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The Columbus Blue Jackets will not have one of their most dependable players this Tuesday on the ice, with forward Adam Fantilli ruled out of the game against the St. Louis Blues on the road with a lower-body injury, as announced by the team on social media. “INJURY UPDATE: #CBJ forward Adam Fantilli suffered a […]

It is the first of two games on Tuesday as the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the St. Louis Blues. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Blues prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jackets enter the game sitting at 15-24-10 on the year and have won just three of their […]

At the NHL Trade Deadline, there is a lot of speculation and rumor around who could move where. It’s uncommon for fans to receive official confirmation that a player wants out. However, that is not the case with Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins. The veteran goaltender publicly acknowledged that he has requested a trade […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting some bad news. Forward Patrik Laine is stepping away from the team and into the National Hockey League’s Player Assistance Program, per the team’s social media. Laine is out for an undetermined amount of time as he gets care. The team didn’t elaborate in a statement on what kind […]

The Calgary Flames will be without depth forward AJ Greer for the foreseeable future after the 27-year-old sustained a gruesome ankle injury in Thursday night’s 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. “The Flames don’t know yet if AJ Greer will require surgery after his horrific ankle injury last night, but they expect him to […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled mightily throughout the 2023-24 NHL campaign, and with hope of a postseason berth all but lost in Ohio, there could be a firesale brewing. Ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline, Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is willing to part with at least two key pieces of the […]

The Calgary Flames hope to get back on track before they fall farther down the Pacific Division standings when they face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Flames prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jackets are the perfect team for […]

The 2023-24 National Hockey League campaign is all but lost for the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets, but the team received some excellent news ahead of a Metropolitan Division tilt with the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Boone Jenner, who fractured his jaw on Dec. 8 and hasn’t played since, will return to the lineup, […]

Hockey night in America will be highly anticipated on Friday around the NHL including a matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets! It is about that time once again to take an exclusive look at our NHL odds series where our Devils-Blue Jackets prediction and pick will be made. The Devils enter […]

Elvis Merzlikins backstopped the Columbus Blue Jackets to a tight shootout win over the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks on Monday afternoon — and it could be one of the last games the Latvian plays in Ohio. Following the 4-3 victory, Merzlikins clarified that he did indeed request a trade away from the Blue Jackets. “After my […]

Columbus Blue Jackets starting goaltender Elvis Merzlikins hasn’t played a hockey game in two weeks, and his lack of ice time is the biggest question surrounding the lowly club approaching the middle of January. Despite being a healthy scratch for four of the last five contests, Merzlikins confirmed he did not request a trade away […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets head north of the border as they face the Winnipeg Jets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Islanders prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Blue Jackets enter the game at 13-19-9 on the year, in last place in the Metropolitan division. they have struggled […]

The Boston Bruins look to keep their winning streak going as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Bruins enter the game sitting at 22-7-6 on the year and come in on a three-game winning streak. The winning […]

Zach Werenski has struggled mightily to stay healthy for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the past two seasons, and that unfortunate trend continues in 2023-24. The star defenseman is expected to be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. “He’s still getting evaluated by our docs,” Blue Jackets head coach Pascal […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will head to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Blue Jackets-Devils prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Blue Jackets lost 4-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last game before the […]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly left Saturday night’s game near the end of the first period. The veteran forward took a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and Jake McCabe prior to leaving the ice. As he went down the tunnel, the Columbus bench motioned for medical personnel to assist Kuraly. The […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had an eventful couple of days. After hanging nine goals on the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, they followed it up with a spirited tussle against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, one that saw Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins and Caps forward Tom Wilson mix it up in overtime. Washington ended […]

The Washington Capitals look to extend their win streak to three as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. This game will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Capitals-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Capitals are 16-9-4, and they have […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not having the season they hoped they would. And to an extent, one can excuse their start to the year given their off-ice drama prior to training camp. That said, a poor start to the season is hard to overcome. And it also makes figuring out who will represent the […]

The Buffalo Sabres return home to host the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Sabres prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jackets enter the game sitting at 10-17-5 on the year. Last time out they faced the New Jersey Devils. Jack Hughes started the scoring for […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In fact, they are the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference right now, ahead of the Ottawa Senators. Columbus invested heavily in its NHL roster in the summer, making two major trades to bolster their blueline. Columbus did deal with quite a […]

In a season that has already gone completely off the rails for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team was dealt another miserable blow: sniper Patrik Laine will be on the shelf for the next six weeks after fracturing his clavicle. The injury occurred during Columbus’ 6-5 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the road as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jackets enter the game at 9-16-5 on the year, the worst record in the Metropolitan division. They have lost five of […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without defenseman Erik Gudbranson for one game after the league decided to hit him with a ban for his role in a fight with Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins on Sunday. The suspension was announced via the NHL Player Safety’s X account Sunday night. “Columbus’ Erik Gudbranson has been […]

Boone Jenner is unquestionably the most important player on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ roster, and the team is facing a six-week absence without the captain after he broke his jaw on Friday night. “The Blue Jackets have placed captain C Boone Jenner on Injured Reserve,” CBJ Public Relations confirmed on X. “He suffered a fractured […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end their losing streak as they face the St. Louis Blues. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Blues- Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blues enter the game at 13-11-1 on the year. Last time out, they faced the Vegas Golden Knights. It […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the road as they visit the New York Islanders. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Blue Jackets-Islanders prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jackets enter the game at 8-14-5 on the year. It has been a season full of injuries for the Blue Jackets, leading […]

After being heavily mentioned in NHL rumors, Eric Robinson has been traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Buffalo Sabres. Robinson was traded in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 Draft, per NHL.com. The move provides much-needed depth to an undermanned Sabres team. The Sabres address wing injury woes by acquiring […]

The Buffalo Sabres are looking for a spark amid their slow start to the 2023-24 NHL season. The Sabres are 10-14 and are two points away from being ranked the last team in the Atlantic Division. Thus, Buffalo is considering trading for Columbus Blue Jackets wing Eric Robinson to help bring the team momentum. Can […]

The Los Angeles Kings begin a road trip east as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Kings-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Kings come into the game sitting as one of the best in the NHL, sitting at 14-4-3 on the year. They […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets go on the road to take on the Boston Bruins Sunday night. This game will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Blue Jackets-Bruins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Blue Jackets are 8-13-4 this season, and have won […]

The Ottawa Senators hit the road as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Senators-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Senators enter the game at 8-9-0 on the year. Last time out, they played the Florida Panthers in a game in which 167 minutes […]

The Montreal Canadiens finish a five-game road trip as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Canadiens-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Canadiens come into the game 9-10-2 on the year. Last time out, they continued their road trip in Los Angeles. Montreal struggled […]

Yegor Chinakhov could reach his boiling point with the Columbus Blue Jackets soon. Chinakhov’s agent Shumi Babaev gave word to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch that the rising star is not happy with where he stands on the Blue Jackets, who are currently 7-12 this season. “He doesn’t feel they trust him, and he […]

It is one of the top teams in the NHL taking the ice as the Boston Bruins faced the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is time to continue our NHL  odds series with a Bruins-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Bruins enter the game sitting at 14-3-3 on the year, but they have lost two […]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was scratched for the first time in his NHL career against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday — and the Finnish sniper was not at all happy with the decision. “Over my career, it’s probably the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to me,” the 25-year-old admitted after watching the team’s […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are going through quite a rough patch right now. Their loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday marked their ninth loss in a row. Furthermore, Columbus has lost an astonishing 13 of their last 15 games. Things are looking incredibly bleak for Zach Werenski and the Jackets right now. However, the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are trying to break a six-game losing streak as they welcome the Arizona Coyotes. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Coyotes-Blue Jackets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Coyotes have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games but earned three points of a possible four […]

The 2022-23 season was an unmitigated disaster for the Columbus Blue Jackets. After losing their best defensemen in Zach Werenski to a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery, the alarm bells were ringing in Ohio. Then came Patrik Laine’s plethora of injuries, which limited him to just 55 games. Werenski played just 13 before his campaign […]