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With the 2026-27 season looming, the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils face critical decisions on three veteran players whose performances will dictate both their careers and the league's analytics-driven direction.
The Columbus Blue Jackets face a transitional 2026‑27 season marked by player departures, a new starting goalie and modest expectations for improvement.
Columbus Blue Jackets’ netminder Elvis Merzlikins successfully had shoulder surgery on Monday, with GM Don Waddell confirming the operation. While his return timeline remains uncertain, the team prepares for training camp and preseason games against Detroit and Buffalo.
The Metropolitan Division’s next wave of talent includes a reliable defenseman, a high‑upside forward, and a promising netminder, each quietly positioning themselves for larger roles.
An overview of the five most influential goalies in Blue Jackets history, their achievements, and what lies ahead for the franchise's crease.
Columbus’ net stayed healthy all season, a rarity in franchise history, while Cleveland adds veteran Pheonix Copley to mentor its young goalies and bolster depth.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a revamped roster, key free‑agent talks and a reshaped coaching staff.
Matiss Kivlenieks, the promising Latvian net‑minder who died in a fireworks mishap in 2021, is remembered for his talent, his camaraderie and the indelible mark he left on his teammates and fans.
Five years after his untimely death in a fireworks accident, the legacy of Matiss Kivlenieks continues to shape the Columbus Blue Jackets and the broader hockey community.
Zach Werenski’s recent Norris Trophy triumph is matched by the arrival of his son Hudson, while teammates like Elvis Merzlikins and Mathieu Olivier introduce their own children to the game.
The Columbus Blue Jackets navigate a busy offseason as Mike Babcock returns, Elvis Merzlikins faces a contract decision, and new clauses shape player movement, while development camp prepares prospects for the upcoming year.
Edmonton Oilers are poised to move on from one of their most expensive defensemen this summer, a move that could reshape the blue line and free up valuable cap space.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a handful of restricted free agents to lock up before the July 1 cutoff, a timeline that could reshape their roster ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.
The Columbus Blue Jackets must allocate a $32 million cap window to retain key restricted free agents before rival clubs can intervene.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in coach Rick Bowness and center Charlie Coyle, while exploring trades, free‑agency moves and the future of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
Dominant performances from Canada, Finland, Switzerland, and Norway reshape the semifinal landscape with historic milestones and stellar goaltending.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are weighing veteran free agents, evaluating trade rumors, and scouting draft prospects ahead of a pivotal offseason.
From Parisian boulevards to Bern's alpine streets, Greaves embraces a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience as Canada prepares for its opening match.