First, the good news: for the second season in a row since signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Johnny Gaudreau led the team in scoring. That’s what you want from your highest-paid player, right? The bad news: Gaudreau’s 60 points were the lowest of his career in a full 82 game season. It was down 14 points from his first season in Columbus, and a far cry from his 115 point final season in… Source ..read more

Previously: October; November, December, January, February, March Coming off of a surprisingly competent 2021-22 season, the first under new coach Brad Larsen, and with the addition of major free agent signing Johnny Gaudreau, expectations were high for 2022-23. Instead, the Columbus Blue Jackets finished as the second-worst team in the entire league at 59 points, 22 points lower than 2021-22. Source ..read more

Well, after 82 games of technically improving, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ season has ended. But not the NHL season! The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight, with a double-header on TBS starting at 5:00, before a quadruple-header on ESPN Sunday starting at 12:30. For those who just casually watch the Blue Jackets because they’re from Columbus, I would highly recommend tuning into some games… Source ..read more

The Stanley Cup playoffs for the 2023-24 season officially start on Saturday at 5:00 pm EDT when the Islanders face the Hurricanes. Our beloved Columbus Blue Jackets are nowhere close to being involved, but that has never stopped us from having our annual bracket challenge. Longtime member FFMorgan is our defending champion. Can you claim that throne, and the prize of some sick Cannon or CBJ merch? Source ..read more

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – 7:00 PM EDT Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio TV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FM Opponent’s Site: Category Five Hockey Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-7, 111 points, 2nd Metro, 2nd East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (26-43-12, 64 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) Tonight’s game caps off a painful season. Most fans didn’t have the Blue Jackets as a playoff team… Source ..read more

The Jackets close out their 2023-24 road slate in the friendly confines of Bridgestone Arena, and they have nothing but pride to play for. Meanwhile, the Preds are clinched, but are looking to fend off Vegas from taking the top Wild Card spot out West. The Jackets were hot from the get-go, and were rewarded with a goal! James Malatesta picked up the puck off a faceoff, dangled around two guys... Source ..read more

Columbus Blue Jackets @ Nashville Predators Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 8:00 PM ET Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN TV: Bally’s Sports Ohio – Radio: WBNS FM Opponent’s blog: On the Forecheck Columbus Blue Jackets, 26-42-12, 64 points, 8th Metro, 16th East @ Nashville Predators, 45-29-5, 95 points, 4th Central, 6th West The Columbus Blue Jackets Remember this old friend? Nyquist has blossomed in... Source ..read more

The severely depleted Blue Jackets faced the Panthers in sunny South Florida. Nylander was in the lineup after being a game-time decision, but unfortunately, there wasn’t nearly enough skill to overcome the talent gap. The 104-point team did exactly what you would expect them to do against this team. The Panthers scored less than a minute into the game. Off the rush, Tkachuk beat Greaves cleanly... Source ..read more

Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 7:00 PM EDT Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida TV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FM Opponent’s Site: Litter Box Cats Columbus Blue Jackets (26-41-12, 64 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at Florida Panthers (49-24-6, 104 points, 2nd Atlantic, 4th East) Reinhart has blossomed since being traded to Florida in 2021, eclipsing the 30 goal mark in his first two seasons. Source ..read more

After beating Sebastian Aho and the New York Islanders last night in historic fashion, the Jackets had under 24 hours to prepare for their matchup with Sebastian Aho and the Carolina Hurricanes. So, fun fact, I didn’t realize this game started at 5:00 until 5:00, when I got the notification from the CBJ app on my phone. Apparently the Jackets didn’t either, as Andrei Svechnikov scored 17 seconds... Source ..read more