Columbus Blue Jackets (2024)

Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses still haunt fans long enough in the tooth to remember when they were made. The Blue Jackets have had some real stinkers in their draft history. Here’s a look at their five biggest draft busts. Kerby Rychel/Marko Dano – 2013 NHL Draft – 1st Round The hype surrounding the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft was gigantic. The Blue Jackets had started to turn things around, and they had…

After being swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is looking to try and improve his team so they can have a stronger roster for the 2024-25 season. One potential trade idea that he could consider is bringing in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Laine and Columbus are currently working on shipping the 26-year-old to his next team according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun during a segment of Insider Trading, and it is something that MacLellan might think about. The players who solely play right…

The Cleveland Monsters had the Hershey Bears right where they wanted them on Wednesday night. After James Malatesta tied Game 7 late in the third period, nervousness was felt all over Giant Center. It was yet another overtime game. But this time, whoever scored would punch their ticket to the Calder Cup Finals. Game 7 marked the fourth overtime game at Giant Center in the series. The Bears won Games 1 and 2 while the Monsters took Game 6. After being down 3-0 in the series, the Monsters scratched and clawed and did everything possible to earn another opportunity. They…

Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s Insider Trading on Wednesday (June 12) that Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and that the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to accommodate him. When the renowned insider uttered the words, social media started churning speculations and trade proposals. Montreal was no exception, especially since…

It seems the trade market has been shaken up once again as it was announced on Wednesday night (June 12) that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has requested a trade. Pierre LeBrun of TSN in his recent The Athletic piece wrote about how Laine wanted a fresh start (From…

Yesterday (June 12) on Insider Trading, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun revealed Patrik Laine wants a fresh beginning and that the Columbus Blue Jackets will do their best to accommodate him. While he also wanted a trade from the Winnipeg Jets back in 2021, this is not the same situation at all….

Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s Insider Trading that the Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Patrik Laine are looking to facilitate a fresh start for the player. The former 2016 second-round pick’s season ended after just 18 games with a broken clavicle. Soon after suffering the injury, Laine checked himself into…

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrik Laine is looking to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets and the team is seeking a trade partner. What’s the latest on Martin Necas trade discussion? Meanwhile, there is more news on reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils are looking into…

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported on June 12 that the Columbus Blue Jackets’ top-six sniper Patrik Laine was looking for a new team’s jersey to wear and that they would try to accommodate that request. In an edition of their Insider Trading segment, LeBrun said specifically that a trade was “the…

The Philadelphia Flyers are in need of some offensive talent this offseason as they await the 2024 NHL Draft. However, they could be getting some help in this area through the trade market. Per Pierre LeBrun of TSN Insider Trading, Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets is currently seeking…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new general manager (GM). Don Waddell has almost 40 years of experience managing hockey teams in various leagues. He’s been in the NHL since 1997-98 when he was an assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He spent one season there – winning…

The Cleveland Monsters had rolled through the AHL playoffs winning two five-game series in a total of seven games. With the play of goaltender Jet Greaves and scoring from all over the lineup, the Monsters had their sights set on the Eastern Conference Finals and the Hershey Bears. The two…

Don Waddell, former president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes for the past 10 years and current president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets, casually dropped a bombshell report in a recent podcast with top hockey insider, Jeff Marek. He told Marek…

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers are interested in signing Sam Reinhart to a long-term extension. Will he take a discount to stay with the team? Meanwhile, what is going to be the primary focus of Don Waddell in Columbus? Are the Ottawa Senators still likely to trade…

Don Waddell walked into Nationwide Arena on Wednesday afternoon for his introductory press conference. He might be turning 66 in August, but he says he still has a lot to offer and believes he can make a difference for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Waddell spoke for almost 30 minutes while…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Don Waddell as the club’s president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor. The deal is a multi-year contract that moves interim general manager John Davidson back to a senior advisor and alternate governor role. Davidson replaced former president of hockey operations and…

Andrew Telfer has done a lot of things for the sport of hockey in his time. Nasher’s list of accolades spans everything from being a leading NHL gamer and streamer to a social media influencer to being an NHL esports broadcaster. He’s even signed an apparel and equipment deal with…

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ search for their next general manager (GM) could be over. Pierre Lebrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that Don Waddell is the Blue Jackets’ top choice to take over the hockey ops position. Darren Dreger of TSN corroborated the report, suggesting it’s likely the holiday…

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider notes that the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes had been talking about an interesting trade at this past deadline and that the Canucks are returning to those talks and are very serious about Martin Necas. Meanwhile, it appears Don Waddell is taking a…