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Columbus Blue Jackets

United States

Founded:: 1997
Stadium:: Nationwide Arena

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Replacing the Columbus Chill of the ECHL, the Blue Jackets were founded as an expansion team in 2000. The team qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 2009. The Blue Jackets' name and logos were inspired by Ohio's Civil War history. Jack Johnson, Marian Gaborik, Sergei Bobrovsky, David Vyborny, Ray Whitney, Bryan Berard, Fredrik Modin, Steve Mason, Rick Nash and Sergei Fedorov are some of the more prominent NHL figures to have donned a Columbus jersey. The Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, which opened in 2000. They are affiliated with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL and the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL.

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John Davidson joins Buffalo Sabres as senior adviser

Buffalo Sabres hire John Davidson as senior adviser for front office

Buffalo Sabres hire John Davidson as senior adviser

Columbus Blue Jackets add goaltender Parker Snell and defenseman Jonas Woo

Penguins target Jason Robertson, may include Egor Chinakhov in trade talks

Canadiens explore trade options while managing roster and contracts

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Nick Robertson files for arbitration after Penguins acquisition

Four Ohio State hockey players drafted in 2026 NHL draft

Jet Greaves and Cole Sillinger file for arbitration with Blue Jackets

Nick Robertson files for arbitration as only Penguin among 15 players

Mikael Backlund remains lone Flame from 2022 playoff roster

Maple Leafs' trade discussions for Zach Werenski stall over Matthew Knies

Avalanche focus shifts to Cale Makar extension as Lehkonen's future remains uncertain

Mammoth sign defenseman Andrew Peeke to one-year deal

Patrik Laine emerges as a potential signing for Islanders this offseason

Rangers acquire Joonas Korpisalo from Bruins, impacting goaltending plans

Columbus Blue Jackets plan to keep Kirill Marchenko amid trade rumors

Zach Werenski remains with Blue Jackets but future remains unclear

Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals for 22nd NHL season on one-year deal

Montreal Canadiens pursue Kirill Marchenko amid active free agency period

Blackhawks extend Bowen Byram to record contract amid NHL free agency

Bruins sign Jordan Harris and Brendan Gaunce in free agency moves

Zach Werenski commits to Blue Jackets amid trade speculation

Columbus Blue Jackets sign Ryan Lomberg to two-year contract

Mason Marchment signs five-year contract with San Jose Sharks

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Mario Ferraro, Ryan Reaves and John Klingberg hit free agency

Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Stars, remains with Blue Jackets

Mark Letestu joins Vegas Golden Knights as assistant coach

Zach Werenski trade talks progress for Blue Jackets, Leafs, Lightning

Maple Leafs, Canadiens pursue $17 million free agent Mason Marchment

Golden Knights hire Mark Letestu as assistant coach from Eagles

Red Wings face challenges as Larkin requests trade ahead of free agency

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Maple Leafs target key positions ahead of NHL free agency