The End of a Legendary Career, Award Nominees and an Underrated Player
As the end of the season nears, the Blue Jackets prepare to say goodbye to a familiar face, while there's uncertainty around the team's future
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Blue Jackets’ Gaudreau Underrated in Second Half of 2023-24
April 7, 2024 by Nicholas Arnold
The 2023-24 season has been a slog for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a campaign that had expanded expectations, Ohio’s team has been tormented by challenge after challenge. One of those challenges early on was their star players not playing like star players. We at The Hockey Writers had been critical in articles and on our Union Junction podcast about the play of Johnny Gaudreau, in particular, who was slow as molasses to start the season. Things have changed, and his play since the middle of January shows that he is still worthy of being the highest-paid Blue Jacket.
Zach Werenski Named Blue Jackets’ Masterton Trophy Nominee
April 5, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association has voted defenseman Zach Werenski as the Blue Jackets’ nominee for the 2024 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
Honoring Blue Jackets’ Jeff Rimer’s Legendary Broadcast Career
April 1, 2024 by Mark Scheig
A broadcasting legend is about to hang his headset up for the last time in his remarkable career. Luckily for Blue Jackets’ fans, they get eight more opportunities to hear Jeff Rimer call their team’s games.
Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Obituary: Cannons Fading Again
March 29, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
The past week has led to two more fan bases losing out on playoff hopes — officially. Following in the footsteps of their three predecessors, the Columbus Blue Jackets were officially bounced from playoff contention on March 24 for the fourth consecutive season, becoming the fourth team knocked out this season.
Blue Jackets Playing Out Season With Uncertainty On Their Minds
March 29, 2024 by Mark Scheig
Another trip to Pittsburgh. Another loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. But yet that’s not the biggest story coming from this game in my sight. The Blue Jackets played a better game overall but still fell short in the end. They lost 3-2 to the Penguins thanks to an early third period goal by Drew O’Connor on a quick give and go play. The Blue Jackets had some chances to tie but could never find the equalizer. It ruined a strong outing by goaltender Daniil Tarasov.
Blue Jackets News & Notes: Voronkov, Costly Mistakes & More
March 28, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The final 10. The Columbus Blue Jackets have just 10 games in their 2023-24 season. On Thursday night, they hope to exorcise a demon at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Welcome back to Blue Jackets News & Notes, gameday edition. The Blue Jackets start a back-to-back set against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It will feature one noticeable change to the lines. That’s where we’ll begin today.