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The Nashville Predators are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. Nashville spent big in NHL Free Agency after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for this team. The Predators are likely to make some trades ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. And […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in a playoff spot halfway through the season but the focus isn’t on the standings. There is a reported rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported they may trade both. While Pettersson will bring the bigger return, Miller could be an interesting piece at the trade […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are exceeding expectations at the halfway point of the NHL season. They enter Thursday’s action with 42 points in 41 games and sit in the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. A big reason why is Sean Monahan, who has 41 points in his first season with the team. But the Blue […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have quietly hung around in the Eastern Conference playoff race and are in the second wild-card spot at this writing. It’s a position that the Seattle Kraken had hoped to be in the Western Conference this season, but they have been struggling lately and are now seventh in the Pacific Division. […]

Two playoff hopefuls out of the Metropolitan Division face off as the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Pittsburgh Penguins. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Penguins prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game at 17-17-6 on the year, which has them in fifth place in the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the outside looking in of the playoff picture as 2025 begins. Even though it has not been a great season, it has gone much better than many expected after the passing of Johnny Gaudreau. Stars have developed on the offense but they still should make trades this season. Ivan […]

The St. Louis Blues hit the road as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blues-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Blues come into Friday night sitting at 18-17-4 on the year, which is sixth in the Central Division. They are heading into the game […]

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night. This game will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Red Wings-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Red Wings-Blue Jackets NHL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NHL Odds: […]

It is an Eastern Conference clash as the Boston Bruins face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Bruins come into the game at 19-13-4 on the year, which is good for third in the Atlantic Division. In their last game, […]

Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine returned to Nationwide Arena for the first time since being dealt to the Montreal Canadiens in a move that he requested; he felt a change of scenery would be best for him and his career. Before Monday night’s matchup, Laine had a frank review of his time with […]

This was always going to be a tough season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. They had a new coach and a new general manager coming off a last-place finish in the Metropolitan Division. And then tragedy struck the team, as Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew passed away in August. They are on their way […]

The top team in the Metropolitan Division takes to the ice as the New Jersey Devils face the Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Devils-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Devils come into the game sitting at 21-10-3 on the year, which places them in first place in […]

Ivan Provorov has continued to hear his name swirling in trade rumors in 2024-25 — it makes sense considering the Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman is a pending unrestricted free agent on a lacklustre team. But his agent made it clear the 28-year-old Russian doesn’t want to go anywhere. “Ivan is happy to be in Columbus, […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to break their losing streak as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Lightning prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game at 12-14-5 on the year, which is good for last place in the Metropolitan Division. […]

Two struggling teams take to the ice as the Anaheim Ducks face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Ducks-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Ducks enter the game at 10-14-4 on the year, which is last place in the Pacific Division. They have lost five straight […]

The Washington Capitals look to extend their road winning streak as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Capitals come into the game at 19-6-2 on the year, which is good for first in the Metropolitan Division. They have […]

The Philadelphia Flyers look to break their losing streak as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Flyers-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Flyers come into the game at 12-12-4 on the year, which is good for sixth in the Metropolitan Division. They have now […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost Ivan Provorov to injury on Friday night. Thankfully, it wasn’t anything serious and Provorov returned to the ice against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Columbus will need to hope for a similar outcome regarding young forward Cole Sillinger after the game against the Jets. Sillinger was ruled out with a […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have found their stride recently. Blue Jackets stars like Zach Werenski have played a vital role in a very impressive run of form for Columbus. However, they received worrying news on Friday night. And they could be without top defenseman Ivan Provorov. Provorov has been ruled out for the remainder of […]

It looks like Jacob Trouba has come to the end of the road with the New York Rangers. The captain will reportedly be scratched on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as Chris Drury and the front office look to either trade the veteran or place him on waivers, per The Athletic’s Arthur Staple. Naturally, […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their Canadian road trip as they face the Vancouver Canucks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Canucks prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game at 11-11-3 on the year. That is good for seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, tied with […]

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 […]