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The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their trip through Canada as they face the Edmonton Oilers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Oilers prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets enter the game sitting at 11-10-3 on the year, sitting in seventh in the Metropolitan Division. In their last game, they […]

We finally know who Team USA will take with them to the 4 Nations Faceoff tournament in February. There were some surprises, but Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski wasn’t one of them. Werenski had a franchise-record point streak before his team’s loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. And he is one pace […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their road trip as they face the Calgary Flames. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Flames prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game sitting at 11-9-3 on the year, which placed them in sixth in the Metropolitan Division. They have won […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets dealt with the unfathomable loss of Johnny Gaudreau prior to the 2024-25 season. His tragic passing rocked the entire sports world and has left a hole that may never be truly filled. The Blue Jackets had to prepare for the season without their best player. And so far, their core — […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had some big wins in 2024-25. And overall, the Blue Jackets have trended positively over the last few weeks. Defenseman Zach Werenski has played a major role in Columbus finding their stride over these recent games. He proved his worth once again in his team’s massive Sunday night victory over […]

Over the last few weeks, trade rumors around David Jiricek reached a fever pitch. The Columbus Blue Jackets explored their options as it became clear that things would not work out in Columbus. Jiricek played in the AHL as he awaited news of his future. Many teams had interest in the former Blue Jackets defender, […]

While hockey fans everywhere are still recovering from their Black Friday shopping sprees, there’s a trade to announce between the Eastern and Western Conference. The Minnesota Wild are acquiring David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets along with a fifth-round Draft selection, and in return are sending Daemon Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets made David Jiricek the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Jiricek came to the organization with a ton of hype around him. And he even earned an early call-up to the Blue Jackets in his first season as a pro. However, things have not gone as planned for Columbus […]

It was a special night for Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield as he and his teammates took on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he fittingly scored a goal as a special tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau. Among the many tributes pouring in from across the National Hockey League, Caufield made a symbolic gesture by […]

It’s no secret that trade rumors around Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek are kicking into high gear. Jiricek is currently playing in the American Hockey League as the team figures out its next steps. A trade seems the most likely route for this to go. And fans may not need to wait too long […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were not expected to be anything other than bottom-feeders in 2024-25. The club has been riddled with injuries; captain Boone Jenner has been out for most of the season, while Dmitri Voronkov and Kent Johnson both missed significant stretches in the early going. And even with a healthy roster, the Jackets […]

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their road trip as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Hurricanes come into the game sitting at 14-5-0, good for first place in the Metropolitan Division. They have won three of their last four […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves just short of the .500 mark through the first quarter of the season with a record of 8-9-2. As you remember, their campaign began with the shocking and tragic death of forward Johnny Gaudreau; captain Boone Jenner has been unavailable after undergoing shoulder surgery, while Erik Gudbrandon is out […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had an up-and-down start to the 2024-25 season. The Blue Jackets are riding high after a lopsided win over the Boston Bruins on Monday. However, they remain near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings. Furthermore, they are dealing with ongoing trade rumors involving young defenseman David Jiricek. Columbus hoped […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets have had challenging last ten games. Both teams look like they are on a quick trip to the bottom of the standings, which some expected. Seeing the Penguins’ demise is jarring, as they even talk about trading some of their longtime stars, with Sidney Crosby being the only […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the surprise teams in the NHL this season. After a tragic offseason with the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and multiple injuries, expectations were low. Their .500 start is a nice story but is not enough for new general manager Don Waddell to hold onto pending free agents. […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to break their losing streak as they visit the Seattle Kraken. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Kraken prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game sitting at 5-7-2 on the year but have lost five straight games. Last time out, they […]

For the last few seasons, Dante Fabbro has been subjected to trade rumors. Many people around the NHL believed the former Nashville Predators defenseman was a prime trade candidate. As expected, Fabbro’s tenure in Nashville has come to an end. However, he wasn’t traded. The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed him off waivers. The Predators are […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings meet in an inter-conference battle. The Blue Jackets have cooled off after an excellent start to the season. While it didn’t go as smoothly for the Kings, they fought through it. The Kings won five of their last six games against the Blue Jackets. It’s time to […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were rocked by the death of Johnny Gaudreau in the offseason. Gaudreau was an important part of this team. And his loss is still felt throughout the hockey world. It’s quite cruel that the world continues to spin despite a loss of this magnitude. But that is the reality of the […]

San Jose Sharks prized rookie forward Macklin Celebrini confirmed to reporters on Monday, via Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News, that he’ll return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He must come off injured reserve, which means the Sharks need to quickly create a roster opening. Celebrini, the first overall pick […]

The Washington Capitals look to continue their hot play as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Capitals prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets are 5-3-1 on the year. They have won three of their last four games, and last time out they faced […]

The Winnipeg Jets look to continue to play well as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Jets come into the game sitting at 9-1-0 on the year and have rebounded from their first loss of the year. After […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were bested by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, dropping a 6-2 decision at Nationwide Arena. The win improved the Blue Jackets to 3-3, while the Leafs fell to 4-3. Mathieu Olivier scored twice for the host Blue Jackets, who also got goals from Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko, and Justin […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their homestand as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs.  It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Maple Leafs enter Monday night against the Lightning sitting at 3-2-0. They lost their first game of the season but would win three […]

The 2024-25 NHL season is not even two weeks old, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already riddled with injuries. Captain Boone Jenner is on the shelf, along with Dmitri Voronkov and Erik Gudbranson — and the list added another name on Saturday. Kent Johnson, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, […]

The Buffalo Sabres are on the road to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Sabres-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Sabres-Blue Jackets NHL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NHL Odds: Sabres-Blue […]

It’s been just under two months since the hockey world was rocked by the shocking and tragic death of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, both of whom were killed while cycling in New Jersey after being struck by a drunken driver. It was especially tragic considering that both brothers were […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets home opener is usually a celebration in Ohio’s capital. On Tuesday, they opened the season against the Florida Panthers with heavy hearts. It was the first game at Nationwide Arena since the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The Blue Jackets showed an emotional tribute to the Gaudreau brothers […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play their home opener on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, the first regular season home game since the shocking and tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in late August. In addition to the usual home-opener festivities, there will be a special pre-game ceremony to honor the memories […]

The Florida Panthers are on the road to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday night. Check out our NHL odds series as we hand out a Panthers-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Panthers-Blue Jackets NHL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NHL Odds: […]

The Blue Jackets and the Avalanche meet in Colorado for each team’s second game of the season! Each team is coming off a loss to start the season, with the Wild beating the Blue Jackets and the Golden Knights beating the Avalanche. We continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Avalanche prediction and pick. […]

The 2024 NHL offseason was truly horrific for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Franchise star Johnny Gaudreau tragically passed away alongside his brother Matthew in a bicycle accident. The organization is still dealing with the loss of the 31-year-old as they begin a new campaign and to make matters worse, one of their other key players […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets begin an emotional season when they visit the Minnesota Wild in their home opener. It’ll be a difficult season for Columbus with an already depleted roster after losing their captain to a disappointing injury in the preseason. It’s time for an NHL odds, prediction, and pick for the Blue Jackets-Wild matchup. […]

It’s been a difficult last several weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they grapple with the shocking and sudden death of forward Johnny Gaudreau as well as his brother Matthew in late August. Both Johnny and Matthew were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling in New Jersey, just a day before […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been hit with another setback as captain Boone Jenner suffered an upper-body injury during practice. The expectation is that Jenner will miss the start of the regular season and potentially face a prolonged absence, adding to the challenges the Blue Jackets are already facing for this 2024-25 season. Jenner is […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to begin the 2024-25 season after a tragic off-season. Star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed on Labor Day Weekend in a bike accident. Johnny was set to be the star of this team and his passing has taken a toll on the team. The Blue […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced the heartbreaking challenge of filling the void left by the tragic loss of forward Johnny Gaudreau. His absence has created not only an emotional gap for his family and teammates but also a significant void in the Blue Jackets’ lineup. In response, the team has taken steps to strengthen […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the 2024-25 NHL season with heavy hearts following the shocking and tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau late last month after a drunk driver struck him while cycling. The unimaginable loss has led to an outpouring of tributes and support from across the hockey world, along with notable tributes from other […]