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• Norris Trophy Odds for 2026: Makar, Hughes, Werenski Lead the Race

With the start of the 2025–26 NHL season approaching, attention is already turning to the front-runners for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. This year’s preseason odds have shaped the conversation for sports betting circles and fans alike, with Cale Makar priced at +135, Quinn Hughes at +190, and Zach Werenski at +850 entering training camps. […]...2025
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• Norris Trophy Odds for 2026: Makar, Hughes, Werenski Lead the Race

With the start of the 2025–26 NHL season approaching, attention is already turning to the front-runners for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. This year’s preseason odds have shaped the conversation for sports betting circles and fans alike, with Cale Makar priced at +135, Quinn Hughes at +190, and Zach Werenski at +850 entering training camps. […]...2025
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Was Daemon Hunt worth the trade?
Thank you to the 70 readers who voted in this year’s countdown of the 25 best players in the Columbus Blue Jackets system under the age of 25. Today we continue with #24: #24 Daemon Hunt Voting 24th of 40Total Points: 1726Average Placement: 24.310 Biography Birthdate: May 15, 2002Birthplace: Brandon, ManitobaHeight: 6’1″Weight: 201 lbsPosition: DefenseShoots: LeftAcquire...2025
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• Are the Blue Jackets better or worse today?
Now that we are almost a week removed from the start of NHL free agency and much of the off-season business has been addressed, it’s time to look at where things stand and ask: are the Columbus Blue Jackets better or worse now than they were over the last season? A few caveats: of course, this is just looking at things on paper. We can’t project how healthy the team may be (hopeful...2025
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• Penalty Kill Excellence: The replicable quality of all Stanley Cup champions

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The last 27 Stanley Cup champions have sported a power play that kills ~80% or more of their opponents' advantages. The 2025 Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Florida Panthers, and the parade was in full force this past weekend. Whenever the season comes to an end like this, I begin searching for common threads and comparables among Stanley C...2025
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• Waddell’s Wishlist: Nikolaj Ehlers is the free agency consolation prize
Leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27-28, we will explore both trade targets and free agent targets that Don Waddell may want to explore in his quest to improve the Blue Jackets for next season. Yesterday, we covered the top forward on the free agent market, Mitch Marner. While he will be coveted by most teams in the league, not as many can meet his asking price, and he can be picky with ...2025
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• Waddell’s Wishlist: Nikolaj Ehlers is the free agency consolation prize
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• Stanley Cup Final/Offseason Open Thread
Well, we’re finally here: the last series of the 2024-25 NHL season. Ok, we’re not actually here, since for some reason it won’t start until Wednesday, even though both of the conference finals wrapped up last week. WHATEVER. What we have is a rematch of last year’s final, but this time the Edmonton Oilers will have home ice advantage over the defending champion Florida Pan...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Dante Fabbro went from the waiver wire to the first pair
In early November, the Columbus Blue Jackets embarked on their first West Coast road trip of the season, and dropped all three games in California (two in regulation). While out there, they placed a waiver claim on Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro. He joined the team in Seattle and made his debut there, and suddenly became the partner for Zach Werenski as Z put together the best season ...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Ivan Provorov was a steady presence
In his second year with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ivan Provorov continued to play a major role on the blue line. He skated in all 82 games again (fun fact: in 9 NHL seasons, Provorov has missed just 3 games. He has played the maximum number of games 8 times) and he trailed only Zach Werenski in minutes per game by defensemen. In addition to a second pair role at even strength, he was frequently o...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Zach Werenski had a Norris-caliber season
One can speculate that Zach Werenski will be exactly Nathan MacKinnon away from winning the Norris Trophy. Cale Makar will likely end up with the honors, the result of being on a team with a superstar and a better power play. No disrespect to Makar, but what Werenski did on a worse team in even worse circumstances not only puts him in the argument for best defenseman, but also most valuable player...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Cole Sillinger is a glue guy
On September 4, 2024, fans and employees of the Columbus Blue Jackets gathered together outside Nationwide Arena to pay a formal tribute to CBJ forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, killed by a drunk driver less than a week before. Earlier that day, general manager and president of hockey operations Don Waddell addressed the media for the first time, followed by the leadership group of ...2025
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
It’s a new month, new week, and time for a fresh off-season thread! There was some fascinating conversations in the last thread, which I’ve come to expect from this community. Let’s keep it going! We also have a lot of new things to cover: Draft Lottery This kind of snuck up on me, but the draft lottery is tonight, Monday May 5, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Unlike in previous yea...2025
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• Game #56 Recap: Gassed Blue Jackets give up late goal to lose to Rangers
First Period Despite playing the second half of a back-to-back, the Rangers came out with more energy. They struck first with a wrap-around goal from Arthur Kaliyev. Jordan Harris did a decent job catching up and marking Kaliyev as he came down the left side with speed, but Harris was unable to finish his check. He just bounced off, and Kaliyev was able to continue skating with speed behind the...2025
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"Along the blue line coach Jake Sullivan has a Norris Trophy winner in Adam Fox, Norris Trophy contenders in Charlie McAvoy, Zach Werenski, and Jaccob Slavin, and other tremendous options such as Brock Faber, Noah Hanifin, and Jake Sanderson."

2024
"The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski off injured reserve Thursday."

2023
"It only took Columbus Blue Jackets’ number one defenseman Zach Werenski half of a game to find himself once again on the injured reserve."

2022
"There’s simply no excuse for not scoring with Zach Werenski, Patrik Laine, Johnny Gaudreau and Jakub Voracek on this team."

2021
"Elvis Merzlikins now becomes the Blue Jacket with the second longest signed contract, behind only Zach Werenski, who is signed through 2027-2028."

2020
"Elvis Merzlikins got his first NHL win while Zach Werenski recorded his first career hat trick."

2019
"The offensive breakthrough for Columbus came on the power play with Kevin Stenlund scoring his second of the season, through traffic on the release, and Zach Werenski getting an assist."

2018
"Zach Werenski after comeback: 'We found a way to win.'"

2017
"Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is a tough kid."

2016
"November rookie of the month: Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski"

2015
"Zach Werenski, a 6'2" playmaking defenseman, is a Mike Green-type offensive blueliner with power-play quarterbacking experience and elite mobility for a rearguard."

• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Was Daemon Hunt worth the trade?
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Dante Fabbro went from the waiver wire to the first pair
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Denton Mateychuk showed off incredible potential
After nearly making the roster straight out of camp, and lighting up the AHL early in the season, Denton Mateychuk was called up to provide another depth option over Jack Johnson and Jordan Harris. By the end of the season, he was the No. 2 Defenseman behind Zach Werenski, and even played some with Z on the top pair. Despite his young age, Mateychuk offered stability among a defensive unit that...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Cole Sillinger is a glue guy
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• Open Thread: Draft Lottery, second round, and Worlds
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Was Daemon Hunt worth the trade?
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• 92 Years Later

The last time that Americans received gold medals at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, the year was 1933, the tournament was in Prague, and the Americans won in overtime over Canada by a 2-1 score. Today marks another big day in American hockey history as Team USA has finally found its way back to the top of the podium thanks to their 1-0 overtime win over the Swiss in Stockholm. While the t...2025
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• U.S. men’s hockey team wins first standalone world championship in 92 years

Photo by Andrea Branca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The U.S. is on top for the first time defeating Canada 2-1 on February 6, 1933, in the former Czechoslovakia. USA ALL THE WAY! The U.S. men’s hockey team secured its first standalone world championship since 1933, beating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime in Sunday’s final in Stockholm, Sweden. Tage Thompson scored in overtime to give the...2025
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• 2024-25 Player Review: Dante Fabbro went from the waiver wire to the first pair
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• Your guide to the NHL offseason
The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, but for those teams that missed the postseason – like the Columbus Blue Jackets – it’s already time to look ahead to the offseason. First, there are teams already making changes to their coaching staff. New York (Rangers), Anaheim, Seattle, and Philadelphia have coaching vacancies, and Rick Tocchet’s positio...2025
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• Recap #82: Blue Jackets close with a win, but work continues this summer
As the Nationwide Arena speakers blared “Johnny B. Goode” in honor of the late Johnny Gaudreau, the sellout crowd and the Columbus Blue Jackets players cheered for each other following a 6-1 win over the visiting New York Islanders. More on the game below, but first let’s look at where this organization stands now. Although this magical run didn’t end with a berth in the...2025
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• Recap #76: Offense is still AWOL
After a shutout loss in Toronto last night, the Columbus Blue Jackets stayed in Ontario and faced the Ottawa Senators on a less than 24 hour turnaround. To juice the offense, Yegor Chinakhov finally made his return to the lineup, and the top 6 was shuffled with Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli trading lines. Alas, it wasn’t enough as the Blue Jackets once again failed to find the back of th...2025
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• Friday Feels: Stayin’ Motivated

Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images Locked into the Central 3 Seed, the Avs need to stay motivated to close out the regular season Kind of an ugly stretch of game this week, eh? Two losses to Western playoff bubble teams, a shootout win over lowly Chicago, and a win taking advantage of an off night for Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins have made it clear this team realized they’re locked int...2025
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• Recap #72: Blue Jackets prank Predators with offensive explosion
We’re into the final month of the season, and the Blue Jackets were looking to avoid any April Fools shenanigans and bounce back with a win over the Nashville Predators. Here’s how it went down. First Period Your friendly neighborhood freelance writer was late getting home, and before I could even get the game on, it was 1-0. Zach Werenski helped dig the puck out of NashvilleR...2025
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• Recap #71: Jackets snuffed out by Senators, lose 3-2
After going 2-7-1 to start off March, the Jackets looked to finish the month off with their third straight win, and maybe put into motion a race to catch Ottawa for WC1. Unfortunately it was not to be, as the Sens would shut down the Columbus offense for most of the game and win 3-2. 1st Period The Jackets were dealt a blow shortly before the opening faceoff, as Dante Fabbro would miss this ...2025
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• Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Takes Puck To Face, Plays Through Gruesome Eye Injury
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is a tough kid. The 19-year-old rookie suffered an awful-looking eye injury early in his... »...2017
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• Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski ruled out of playoffs because of facial fractures
Werenski had 47 points this season. ...2017
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• Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-1 in Bobrovsky's return to Columbus
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• NHL fans, for your consideration: Maybe the Blue Jackets are simply a good team.
Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images Maybe their wins aren’t flukes and you need to rethink your biases. Let me paint a picture for you: Somehow, the Blue Jackets are in the Stanley Cup playoffs, year after year - four years in a row right now, to be exact. As far as I know, and correct me if I'm wrong - the only way a team gets to be in the playoffs is through racking up points by winni...2020
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• Blue Jackets rally late in third period to stun Canucks 5-3
Down 3-1 with under eight minutes to play, Columbus got goals from Riley Nash, Zach Werenski, Emil Bemstrom, and Gustav Nyquist....2020
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• Elvis Merzlikins signed to five year extension
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Latvian goalie is now signed through 2026-2027 In a surprise announcement Tuesday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets made public a five year extension for goalie Elvis Merzlikins. The Latvian has spent the last two seasons in Columbus where he boasts a .920 save percentage and 2.54 GAA over the span of 61 games. It’s a five-yea...2021
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• Elvis is IN the building, Jackets top Florida
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Zach Werenski is a polite man. Takes hats off for visiting Panthers The Florida Panthers came to Nationwide Arena in a rematch of this season’s earlier Sergei Bobrovsky vs Elvis Merzlikins tilt. Bob had the last laugh the first time around, but things were different this time. The Columbus Blue Jackets ran away with a 4-1 victory as Elvis stood tall, ...2020
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• Foligno, Korpisalo lead black and Blue Jackets to win: Back in wild card spot
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Columbus went to their third-straight overtime, and sixth in the last eight games. The aftermath of NHL trade deadline day around the league saw the Ottawa Senators take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. While the Senators came in playing out the string, Columbus needed to shake an eight-game losing streak in order to climb b...2020
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• Norris Trophy Odds for 2026: Makar, Hughes, Werenski Lead the Race
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• Recap #81: Greaves’ second shutout keeps playoff hopes alive
Look at us. Hey, look at us. Who woulda thought? Not me. Despite all the odds, the Columbus Blue Jackets remain alive in the playoff race thanks to back-to-back wins over the conference-leading Washington Capitals, coupled with back-to-back overtime losses by the Montreal Canadiens. The task: Two more wins in regulation to close out the season, starting with tonight in Philadelphia against the ...2025
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• Reviewing March 25: Somehow hanging on
Previously: October, November, January Programming Note: There were just seven games in February, so this March recap will includes the last three games of February. Results W 5-1 vs. CHIW 6-4 vs. DALW 5-2 @ DETW 5-3 vs. DETL 2-6 @ TBLL 0-3 @ FLAW 7-3 @ NYRL 3-5 @ NJDL 0-4 vs. VGKL 0-4 vs. NYRL 1-2 vs. NJDL 0-1 (OT) vs. FLAL 3-6 @ PITW 4-3 (SO) @ NYIW 7-6 (SO) vs. VANL 2-3 @ OTT A 7-8-...2025
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• Game 57 Review: Werenski, Johnson lead CBJ over Blackhawks to kick off playoff push
After a two-week break for an exhilarating 4 Nations Face-Off, the Blue Jackets resume their playoff push with a battle with the Blackhawks. Kirill Marchenko, Dante Fabbro, and Captain Boone Jenner returned to the CBJ from injury, while AHL grinder made his Blue Jackets debut in his first game since before the solar eclipse… not last year’s, the one in August 2017. Sure! First Perio...2025
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• Jarmo Week: Revisiting the best and worst draft picks of Kekalainen’s tenure
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images There were a few homeruns, but quite a few whiffs EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Jarmo Week! February 13 will mark the 10 year anniversary of Jarmo Kekalainen assuming the role of General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Over the last decade, the franchise has seen some highs and lows, with Jarmo himself making some splashy moves and also some costly err...2023
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• Jarmo Week: A Look Back at GM Jarmo Kekalainen’s Best and Worst Signings
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images How does Jarmo’s contract history stack up over his time in Columbus? EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Jarmo Week! February 13 will mark the 10 year anniversary of Jarmo Kekalainen assuming the role of General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Over the last decade, the franchise has seen some highs and lows, with Jarmo himself making some splashy moves and ...2023
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• Game #54 Recap: Inconsistent Blue Jackets find a way, Patrik Laine’s highlight reel goal beats Devils
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what happened. Still smarting from a back to back losses to Metropolitan Division opponents, the shorthanded Columbus Blue Jackets took the ice Monday night looking to break their losing streak against the New Jersey Devils, their third chance in a row at a divisional victory. The Blue Jackets blue line suffered yet another blow to the line...2022
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• Game #49 Recap: Berube backstops Blue Jackets to 7-3 victory over Sabres
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, returning home after a 4-1 road trip after the NHL All Star Break, faced off with the Buffalo Sabres to make up the second missed game of their cancelled back-to-back. The big news pregame surrounded the goaltending - Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo were ruled out with lower-body in...2022
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• Game #12 Recap: 63 miserable seconds in the second period doom the Blue Jackets as the Rangers win 5-3 in Nationwide Arena
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, coming off a loss to the Washington Capitals in a thrilling matchup on Friday night, returned for a Saturday evening showdown with their second Metro Division matchup in two nights as they faced off with the New York Rangers. The Rangers, third in the division at faceoff and ahead of the Blue Jacket...2021
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• Blue Jackets battle hard, beat Stars 4-1
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Great all-around effort Big win on Monday night at Nationwide Arena, as the Columbus Blue Jackets dominated play for long stretches and defeated the visiting Dallas Stars 4-1. The Jackets entered the game with shuffled lines, with Brad Larsen demoting Alexandre Texier to the fourth line and elevating Gregory Hofmann to a line with Jack Roslovic an...2021
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• Game 2 Recap: Blue Jackets rally, beat Kraken in overtime
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Snipes from Robinson and Laine Earn Blue Jackets the W. Coming off of an emotional opening night and dominant win vs the lowly Arizona Coyotes, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked to maintain their momentum against the expansion Seattle Kraken. The only lineup change for Columbus was Scott Harrington subbing in for Dean Kukan. Wes McCauley was the he...2021
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