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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 9 hours ago
Is 2024 NHL Draft prospect Artyom Levshunov the next elite NHL defenseman?
It’s hard to find a prospect who had as good of a time at the 2024 NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo last weekend as Artyom Levshunov. Levshunov spoke twice to the media during the festivities on Friday and Saturday, and it was hard not to find him smiling, telling jokes, or showing confidence in his game.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / 22 hours ago
With Seven Restricted Free Agents, The Columbus Blue Jackets May Be Making Some Difficult Decisions In The Near Future 
The Columbus Blue Jackets head into the offseason with a laundry list of to-do's. Somewhere on that list is to assess their crop of restricted free agents (RFAs).
Adam Fantilli News / Daily Faceoff / June 10
Year 1: Inside Adam Fantilli’s rollercoaster rookie season in Columbus
One year ago, Adam Fantilli was in a state of euphoria, wrapping up a year in which he won almost everything an 18-year-old could win. He’d completed arguably the best freshman season in NCAA history, capturing the Hobey Baker Award.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell’s Best Moves as a GM
The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new general manager (GM). Don Waddell has almost 40 years of experience managing hockey teams in various leagues. He’s been in the NHL since 1997-98 when he was an assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 7
Don Waddell Confirms Patrik Laine’s Recovery, Discusses Elvis Merzlikins, And Pascal Vincent
Earlier this week the Columbus Blue Jacket’s new general manager Don Waddell sat for an interview on the Frankly Speaking Podcast with Frank Seravalli.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 7
The Columbus Blue Jackets need a clean slate on the coaching front
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a new general manager at the helm after hiring Don Waddell, and now they need to figure out their head coaching situation.
NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 6
The Top Of The NHL Draft Has Similarities To The 2008 NHL Draft; Will The Blue Jackets Make The Same Mistake?
The 2008 NHL Draft is practically ancient history, but reverberations throughout the league are still felt today. The top of the draft was headlined by a center, Steven Stamkos, who was followed by a run on defensemen.
Mathieu Olivier News / The Cannon / June 6
2023-24 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is a good role player
I feel like I should preface this review with this: Mathieu Olivier is a role player. He’s asked to perform certain tasks. He’s not expected to score goals or make sweet passes.
David Jiricek News / Last Word On Sports / June 6
Adam Jiricek Scouting Report: 2024 NHL Draft #18
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Don Waddell News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 5
Waddell Brings Credibility, A Winning Pedigree, And A Personable Connection To Blue Jackets Fan Base
We're officially one week into the Don Waddell era. In the days since Waddell's introductory press conference as the Columbus Blue Jackets president and general manager, Waddell has been on the media tour to talk about the new gig and shed insight into the philosophies of which he operates.
Zach Werenski News / The Cannon / June 5
2023-24 Player Review: If the Blue Jackets had a competent power play, Zach Werenski could have been a Norris Finalist
Zach Werenski was elite over the course of the 2023-24 season. Among defensemen in the NHL who played more than 400 minutes at 5v5, here’s where Zach Werenski
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / June 4
2024 Draft Prospect Profile: Anton Silayev is a giant defenseman
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will be here before we know it, so it’s time to start looking at who the Blue Jackets could pick with the fourth overall pick on Friday, June 28.
Denton Mateychuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Blue Jackets assign former first-round pick to AHL
The Blue Jackets have sent left-shot defense prospect Denton Mateychuk to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters to finish the season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Reveals Hurricanes Tried Trading for Elvis Merzlikins
Don Waddell, former president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes for the past 10 years and current president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets, casually dropped a bombshell report in a recent podcast with top hockey insider, Jeff Marek.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Blue Jackets’ Waddell Believes He Can Make Big Difference
Don Waddell walked into Nationwide Arena on Wednesday afternoon for his introductory press conference. He might be turning 66 in August, but he says he still has a lot to offer and believes he can make a difference for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / May 28
The Columbus Blue Jackets Have Their GM Replacement for Kekalainen
Well looks like Don Waddell has finally concluded his weekly news frenzy. Today the announcement of his hiring was made official by the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.
Don Waddell News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Blue Jackets Make Don Waddell Hiring Official
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed Don Waddell to a multi-year contract to serve as our club’s president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor.
Brendan Gaunce News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Blue Jackets waive reserve forward, AHL captain
He appeared in 24 NHL games this season, scoring four points. It was the most time that Gaunce has spent in the NHL since his first year with Columbus in the 2021-22 season, when he totaled 30 games and seven points.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25
Blue Jackets expected to hire former Hurricanes executive
After a search that has lasted more than three months, it appears that the Blue Jackets have zeroed in on their executive of choice to take over the front office.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22
Johnny Gaudreau Has Found His Game At The World Championship
As the preliminary round has come to an end at the 2024 World Championship, Team USA finished second in their division. The team won five games while losing once in regulation and once in overtime.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / May 16
Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship
You may already know that there are nine different Columbus Blue Jacket‘s players or personnel at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Czechia, but in case you haven’t been able to follow it here’s a few things to catch you up!
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