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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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Edmonton Oilers receive suggestion to pursue Columbus forward Kirill Marchenko

Red Wings name Nate Danielson and Carter Bear to prospect tournament roster

Red Wings announce roster and schedule for September NHL rookie tournament

Amazon Prime Video adds six NHL teams for local streaming broadcasts

Colorado Avalanche prepare for 2026-27 season with roster adjustments

Blue Jackets evaluate goaltending options following surgery for Elvis Merzlikins

Kirill Marchenko expected to join Blue Jackets for training camp

Vancouver Canucks prepare for 2026–27 season with Trey Fix-Wolansky

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell seeks Adam Fantilli deal before camp

Cale Makar signs record $163.2 million extension with Avalanche

Columbus Blue Jackets to host Detroit Red Wings on September 21

Five NHL stars may be traded during the 2026-2027 season

Columbus Blue Jackets highlight history of jersey #37 ahead of opening night

Marc-Andre Fleury headlines Penguins Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery

Bob Duff discusses Red Wings status on NHL Network

Pittsburgh Penguins discuss trade status of Rakell and Rust amid rebuilding debate

Columbus Blue Jackets set training camp dates amid Fantilli contract talks

Dylan Larkin expected at training camp; PWHL faces ownership uncertainty

Flyers explore signing Patrik Laine as free agency continues

NHL teams strengthen rosters ahead of 2026 season

Sabres eye Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko as trade target

Zach Werenski expresses desire to stay with Blue Jackets long term

NHL predicts leading scorers for Eastern Conference teams

Blue Jackets acquire Valeri Nichushkin from Avalanche for 2026 picks

Dylan Larkin may start NHL season with Red Wings amid trade talks

NHL teams make under-the-radar signings and trades this summer

Maple Leafs pursue free agent Patrik Laine in contract discussions

Minnesota Wild show interest in free agent Patrik Laine

Rangers linked to free agent Patrik Laine as contracts approach

Rangers consider signing Patrik Laine to boost offense ahead of NHL season

Vancouver Canucks preview Paul Cotter for 2026–27 season

NHL considers expansion to Houston and Atlanta amid ongoing discussions

Blue Jackets face backlash over media departures amid fan frustration

Columbus Blue Jackets partner with Wheeling Nailers as ECHL affiliate

Columbus Blue Jackets face relocation speculation amid organizational changes

Madeline Gaudreau shares tribute to late husband ahead of anniversary

New Jersey Devils strengthen depth ahead of NHL season

David Pastrnak ranks second among NHL wings in recent list

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk shows promise heading into 2026-27

Columbus Blue Jackets lose key staff amid fan discontent

Blackhawks to end centennial celebration against Maple Leafs in November

Jack Roslovic claims Auston Matthews helps him acclimate to Maple Leafs

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