Columbus Blue Jackets review the history of jersey number 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
With 26 days remaining until the Columbus Blue Jackets open their season at Nationwide Arena, the organization is looking back at the various players who have worn jersey number 26. The list of previous wearers includes Andrej Nedorost, who played 28 games between 2002 and 2004, and Todd Marchant, who logged 95 games before moving to Anaheim in 2005. Later players to occupy the number include Derek MacKenzie, Samuel Påhlsson, Corey Tropp, Kyle Quincey, Thomas Vanek, and Zac Dalpe. Most of these individuals have transitioned into coaching or advisory roles following their retirements from professional hockey. The team continues its countdown to the upcoming regular season opener in Columbus.
- •The Blue Jackets have 26 days until the regular season begins at Nationwide Arena.
- •Andrej Nedorost was the first player listed to wear number 26 for the team.
- •Zac Dalpe recently retired in 2025 and joined the Seattle Kraken as a consultant.
- •Several former wearers of the number, including Derek MacKenzie and Thomas Vanek, are currently active in coaching or operations roles.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 26 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #26
"The Columbus Blue Jackets have 26 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #26.
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