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Zach Werenski's Possession Edge Clinches 2026 Norris Trophy
Werenski edges Makar and Dahlin for the 2026 Norris with elite shot volume and 53.8% Corsi share.
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Analysis
Boone Jenner Faces Uncertain Future as Blue Jackets UFA
Boone Jenner enters free agency without a Columbus extension after 13 seasons at a $3.75M cap hit.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL free agency
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Ranking the NHL Norris Trophy finalists: Werenski on top?
Ranking the Norris Trophy finalists: Zach Werenski tops Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin in a tight race for top defenseman.
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#Zach Werenski
#Cale Makar
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Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets offseason outlook
Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets gear up for pivotal offseason moves, addressing center voids, contract extensions, UFAs, and draft trades after missing playoffs.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL Offseason
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News
Rick Bowness returns as Columbus Blue Jackets head coach
Rick Bowness agrees to return as Columbus Blue Jackets head coach for 2026-27 after leading a midseason surge despite missing playoffs.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL coaching
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Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness blasts players after season-ending loss
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness rips into players after lackluster 2-1 loss, highlighting poor stats and calling for a cultural change amid playoff elimination.
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#Rick Bowness
#NHL
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Analysis
Ranking the top 2026 Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons
Ranking the top 2026 Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons based on Arda Ocal's ESPN analysis, highlighting Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, and more.
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#Stanley Cup
#bandwagons
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Analysis
2026 Stanley Cup odds
Stanley Cup odds shift as Avalanche solidify favoritism and bubble teams like Bruins and Sharks surge into playoff contention.
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#NHL playoffs
#Colorado Avalanche
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Analysis
2026 NHL playoff bracket preview
One month from playoffs, Buffalo and Colorado lead divisions while Columbus and Utah emerge as dark horses in wild card races.
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#2026 bracket
#wild card race
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Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets' path to the 2026 playoffs
The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a surprising playoff push, sitting three points behind Boston for the East's second wild-card spot with 20 games left.
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#NHL Playoffs 2026
#Wild Card Race
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News
Zach Werenski arrives at Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics in top form
Zach Werenski heads to his first Olympics on fire, leading defensemen with 62 points (20G-42A) and setting a historic milestone as the first blueliner to hit 20 goals pre-Olympic break.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics
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Flyers activate Czech Olympian Dan Vladar off injured reserve
Philadelphia Flyers activate standout goaltender Dan Vladar off IR ahead of Columbus game, providing timely boost.
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#Dan Vladar
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Analysis
Fantasy hockey pickups: Look to Anthony Cirelli, Cam York and Mason Marchment
Fantasy managers should prioritize waiver wire targets from high-volume teams like the Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers, with Anthony Cirelli, Cam York, and Mason Marchment leading the list.
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#waiver wire
#NHL pickups
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News
Rick Bowness named Columbus Blue Jackets head coach
Rick Bowness, 70, accepts Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching role after GM Don Waddell's call, hitting the ice immediately post-retirement from Winnipeg Jets.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL coaching change
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Columbus Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason midseason and hired Rick Bowness, aiming to boost their struggling performance in the Metropolitan Division.
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#Dean Evason
#Rick Bowness
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Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart exits with left leg injury
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart exits Thursday's game vs. Columbus with left leg injury after extended pressure and a goal conceded.
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#Vegas Golden Knights
#NHL injury
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Penguins Acquire Yegor Chinakhov from Blue Jackets in Trade with Heinen and Draft Picks
Penguins acquire Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Danton Heinen and draft picks, signaling a strategic move to add youth and draft capital.
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#Chinakhov
#Dubas
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Draft & Prospects
Fantasy hockey Mason Marchment top-line Columbus Blue Jackets pickup analysis
Analysis of Mason Marchment's top-line role with Columbus and the fantasy implications for managers considering him a waiver-wire target.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#fantasy hockey
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Draft & Prospects
Mason Marchment traded to Columbus Blue Jackets from Seattle Kraken for two draft picks
Analysis of the Mason Marchment trade from Seattle to Columbus for two future draft picks, outlining motives, implications, and expected impact.
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#Seattle Kraken
#Columbus Blue Jackets
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Analysis
Adam Fantilli developing into a two-way center in his third NHL season
Analysis of Adam Fantilli’s development into a complete two-way center for Columbus in his third NHL season, with emphasis on defense, faceoffs, and leadership.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#two-way center
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Easton Cowan's breakout performance sparks Maple Leafs in 3-2 OT loss to Columbus
Easton Cowan's breakout game for the Maple Leafs in a 3-2 OT loss to Columbus signals a turning point for the rookie as he moves to the top line and shows he belongs at the NHL level.
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#Maple Leafs
#Columbus Blue Jackets
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Adam Fantilli's overtime goal leads Columbus Blue Jackets past Toronto Maple Leafs
Adam Fantilli's overtime goal sealed a dramatic win for Columbus over Toronto, showcasing the rookie's impact and potential as Columbus strengthens its rebuild.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#Maple Leafs
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Draft & Prospects
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs projected lineup November 20 2025: Complete game preview
Projected lineup preview for Columbus vs Toronto on November 20, 2025, highlighting forward lines, defense, goaltending, injuries, and key matchups.
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#Toronto Maple Leafs
#projected lineup
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Columbus Blue Jackets state of the team analysis: roster reset, PDO cliff, and the long road back to relevance
An in-depth state-of-the-team analysis of the Columbus Blue Jackets, covering roster changes, PDO dynamics, youth movement, and the road to relevance.
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#NHL
#PDO
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News
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets projected lineup November 18 2025: who skates where in Winnipeg
Projected lineups, injury updates, and tactical notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets on November 18, 2025.
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#Winnipeg Jets
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens game preview: line-up notes, key match-ups and what the numbers say about Monday night in Montreal
A detailed game preview covering line-ups, match-ups, and numbers for Columbus at Montreal.
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#Montreal Canadiens
#game preview
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Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets season outlook 2025-26: roster reset, new voices and a playoff push
A season outlook analyzing how Columbus plans to return to the playoffs in 2025-26 with a roster refresh and a new coaching approach.
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#NHL 2025-26
#McLellan
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Draft & Prospects
Kent Johnson Healthy Scratch Highlights Organizational Development in Columbus
Analysis of Kent Johnson's healthy scratch in the 2025-26 season and its implications for the Columbus Blue Jackets' development trajectory.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL
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Columbus Blue Jackets rally to beat Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in Nationwide Arena thriller
Columbus edges Edmonton 5-4 in a back-and-forth showdown, with Olivier scoring twice and Coyle adding a goal and two assists to fuel a home win.
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#Edmonton Oilers
#Olivier
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Analysis
Why Kent Johnson's healthy scratch sends a message to the Columbus Blue Jackets forward
Analysis of Kent Johnson's healthy scratch and what it signals about his development and the Blue Jackets' team identity.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#NHL
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Columbus Blue Jackets road trip recap and faceoff performance: 2025-26
Recap of the Blue Jackets’ four-game western road trip highlighting strong faceoff performance and resilience through illness and injuries.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#road trip
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Draft & Prospects
Edmonton Oilers seven-game road trip preview 2025-26
Edmonton Oilers embark on a seven-game Eastern Conference road trip in November 2025, facing playoff-caliber teams across hostile venues.
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#road trip
#Philadelphia Flyers
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Connor McDavid leads Edmonton Oilers to 5-4 overtime win over Columbus Blue Jackets
Edmonton Oilers rally from a multi-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime, led by Connor McDavid’s standout performance.
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#Connor McDavid
#Columbus Blue Jackets
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Edmonton Oilers overtime win against Columbus Blue Jackets fueled by Roslovic's revenge game
Oilers snap a three-game skid with a 5-4 overtime win over Columbus, featuring Roslovic’s OT winner and standout performances from McDavid and Walman.
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#Edmonton Oilers
#Columbus Blue Jackets
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Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers projected lineup November 10, 2025
Preview of the November 10, 2025 matchup between Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers with projected lineups and injury updates.
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#Edmonton Oilers
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Marchenko and Voronkov lead Columbus in 4-3 loss to Vancouver
Kirill Marchenko’s two goals and an assist pace Columbus in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on the road.
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#Voronkov
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Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks Preview – November 8, 2025
Preview of the Western Conference clash between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks on November 8, 2025, including projected lineups and injury notes.
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#Vancouver Canucks
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Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets: Forechecking, Defense, and Special Teams as the Path to 2025-26 Playoff Push
Overview of the Columbus Blue Jackets' four strategic trends for the 2025-26 season—forechecking, defensive structure, offense maintenance, and special teams—for playoff contention.
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#defense
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Columbus Blue Jackets Werenski-Mateychuk Top Pair Defense 2025-26
Analysis of the Werenski-Mateychuk top pair and its impact on Columbus' defense early in the 2025-26 season.
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#Werenski
#Mateychuk
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Columbus Blue Jackets 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3: Offense dominates as Jackets extend surge
Columbus Blue Jackets beat Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 as Tavares reaches 500 goals; Jackets ride depth scoring and strong goaltending.
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#Toronto Maple Leafs
#6-3
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Columbus Blue Jackets Metropolitan Division title contention for the 2025-26 NHL season
Columbus inherits genuine expectations for the 2025-26 season as they push to contend for the Metropolitan Division.
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#Metropolitan Division
#2025-26
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The third line’s historic breakout powers Columbus Blue Jackets’ 6-3 win over Toronto Maple Leafs
Columbus Blue Jackets notch a 6-3 win over Toronto Maple Leafs highlighted by a historic breakout from the third line and solid goaltending.
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#Toronto Maple Leafs
#NHL
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John Tavares scores 500th career goal vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
John Tavares scores his 500th career goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking a significant milestone in his NHL career.
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#500 goals
#Maple Leafs
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Analysis
Owen Power’s struggles highlighted in Buffalo Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus Blue Jackets
Buffalo Sabres drop a 4-3 overtime decision to Columbus, continuing their trend of late-game miscues but showing signs of progress with players like Dunne scoring and Power facing development scrutiny.
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#Columbus Blue Jackets
#Owen Power
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Maple Leafs’ Nicholas Robertson trade pitch for Yegor Chinakhov: a look at the failed deal and its implications
Analysis of the Maple Leafs' failed trade pitch sending Nicholas Robertson to Columbus for Yegor Chinakhov and its implications for both clubs.
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#Nicholas Robertson
#Yegor Chinakhov
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Mateychuk-Werenski Top Pairing: The Future of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Defense
Denton Mateychuk has vaulted into a top-pairing role with Zach Werenski for the Columbus Blue Jackets, signaling a potential shift in the team's defensive identity and future prospects.
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#Zach Werenski
#Columbus Blue Jackets
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