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Blue Jackets re-sign Jake Christiansen to one-year, two-way contract

A young blueliner has settled on a new deal with his current team. On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a one-year, two-way contract.

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Three Statistical Areas The Blue Jackets Must Improve Upon For 2024-25

Don Waddell is in the big chair and soon, a new head coach will be behind the bench for the 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not going to be easy but will this upcoming season be the year we see positive growth translate into more wins for the Blue Jackets?

Sean Kuraly News / The Cannon / July 10

2023-24 Player Review: Sean Kuraly is a solid role player

When Sean Kuraly signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2021, it was a feel-good story that a player who grew up in Central Ohio was choosing to come home.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Search

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We started the free agency period over a week ago, but we’ve got plenty of things to talk about. It’s not just players that are being speculated on at this point.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Panthers sign former first-round defenseman

Just over a week after having his contract bought out by the Blue Jackets, defenseman Adam Boqvist has found a new home.

Controversial coach not a candidate for Blue Jackets job

Blue Jackets sign Zach Sawchenko to one-year, two-way contract

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The 'Most points in an NHL postseason' quiz

Dylan Gambrell News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 9

More New Faces: What Do Dylan Gambrell And Zach Sawchenko Bring To The Blue Jackets Organization?

On the opening day of free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets added their new top-line center with the signing of Sean Monahan. On the second day, it was the signing of Jack Johnson as a depth defenseman.

Jack Johnson News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 8

Blue Jackets Turn To Familiar Face For Help In Restoring Blue Line, Create Winning Culture

Jack Johnson's back. The Columbus Blue Jackets signed the 37-year-old defenseman for the NHL league minimum of $775,000 last Wednesday. Even after his Blue Jackets playing days ended, Johnson has continued living in Columbus.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Examining Penguins' options to play on Sidney Crosby’s line

Given the Penguins’ lack of cap space, and apparent eye toward the future, none of their options will be ideal, but they do have some options when it comes to Crosby’s left winger next season.

Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign Corey Andonovski to one-year contract

Penguins sign puck-moving defenseman to two-year deal

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Blue Jackets sign Zach Sawchenko to one-year, two-way contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Sunday they signed goaltender Zach Sawchenko to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 season. The 26-year-old has a 1-2-0 record with a .901 SV% and 3.35 GAA in seven career NHL appearances, all with the San Jose Sharks in the 2021-22 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Controversial coach not a candidate for Blue Jackets job

The Columbus Blue Jackets remain the only team without a head coach for the 2024-25 NHL season, and it doesn't sound like one controversial but successful coach is under consideration for the position.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / July 7

Columbus Hopes Sean Monahan Can Find Magic Again with Johnny Gaudreau

Since signing in Columbus, the Blue Jackets have been looking for Johnny Gaudreau to be the player he was with the Calgary Flames. The problem was he was missing something.

Jason Polin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Avalanche re-sign young forward

It is difficult to say anything other than ’subpar’ regarding his first full season within the Avalanche organization.

Top under-the-radar signings of NHL free agency so far

Report: Avalanche Won’t Trade Nichushkin While In The Program; Here’s Why

Avalanche Should Target These 3 Unsigned Free Agent Forwards

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / July 3

Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Frenzy

July 1st marked the beginning of free agency for the NHL, and GM Don Waddell has not been afraid to move the needle. Some restricted free agents from the Columbus Blue Jackets have already signed or received qualifying offers.

Cole Clayton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger, Cole Clayton to one-year contracts

Like everyone in the NHL, the Columbus Blue Jackets had a very busy day, and they added a pair of signings to the pile in the early evening. The first signing was for forward Owen Sillinger, who signed a one-year, two-way contract.

Sean Monahan News / ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jackets sign Sean Monahan to $27.5 million contract

NHL Free Agency has seen a lot of action on Monday. And the Columbus Blue Jackets got in on that action in a big way. Columbus signed veteran center Sean Monahan to a five-year contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.

Adam Boqvist News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Columbus Blue Jackets to buy out remainder of Adam Boqvist’s contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed defenseman Adam Boqvist on unconditional waivers on Sunday, with intentions of buying out the final season of his contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Charlie Elick 36th Overall

With the 36th pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select Charlie Elick from the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League.

Cayden Lindstrom News / Inside The Rink / June 29

The Columbus Blue Jacket’s First Round Pick Is Cayden Lindstrom

After much debate over the past week, the outcome is final. The Columbus Blue Jackets have used their fourth overall pick to select Cayden Lindstrom. Cayden Lindstrom Draft Profile Hailing from Chetwynd, British Columbia, Lindstrom has played for the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers for the past two seasons.