Columbus Sports Rumors & News

At some point this week, we’ll see the end of the Western Conference Finals, and the league will shift to the Stanley Cup Final series. Once the Cup has been won, the offseason kicks off in rapid succession, with the NHL Draft now under one month away – followed almost immediately by free agency. Today, […] Five Bold Offseason Predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Consider this article a warning. Or, maybe consider it a spoof. Whatever you consider it, the facts supplied within are very odd, and all lead us to one question: Is it possible that a fourth round pick out of Sweden ruined an entire franchise? Let’s start at the beginning. The Blue Jackets entered the 2017 […] How Emil Bemstrom Ruined the Columbus Blue Jackets - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg struggled to stay healthy in his first full NHL season, but when he was on the ice, he was a solid contributor from the back end for the Blue Jackets. Still, we’re left wondering what his eventual NHL role might look like. Signed to a “show me” one-year contract as a free […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Nick Blankenburg - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The 2022-2023 season did not go well for the Blue Jackets. A rash of injuries and struggles by veteran players led to a second-to-last finish in the regular season standing for the CBJ and no playoffs. However, the Jarmo Kekalainen and the entire front office seem determined to make the playoffs next season. So, what […] What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

A certain beat writer covering the Columbus Blue Jackets offered up a tasty rumor on Thursday night: but how likely is it that the Blue Jackets trade the third overall pick? This one rattled the fanbase throughout social media the moment it was put out. Blue Jacket fans were quite vocal immediately about the potential […] Blue Jackets Would be Foolish to Trade Third Overall Pick - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

At one point considered a top prospect in the Blue Jackets system, Liam Foudy has struggled to find his footing as a full-time NHL player to this point in his career. After a cold start to this most recent season, he finished on a really strong note – but was it enough to establish himself […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Liam Foudy - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Coming into the season on the last year of his contract, Vladislav Gavrikov seemed like an important piece for the Blue Jackets to lock up. Unfortunately, the two sides were unable to come to agreeable terms, and Gavrikov was dealt to the LA Kings at the trade deadline. By the time it’s all said and […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Vladislav Gavrikov - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Mathieu Olivier was quietly picked up by the Blue Jackets for a fourth round draft pick last summer. Thought of as a fringe roster player at the time, he not only made the team out of training camp: he became a solid contributor on the fourth line. Olivier is a player who has worked hard […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Mathieu Olivier - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

As the Blue Jackets continue to narrow their search for a new head coach, we’re profiling the likely top candidates for the job and offering pros and cons to each potential hire. Obviously, we have no insider info here and these names are just rumors and speculation – but, let’s discuss… At the top of […] Columbus Blue Jackets Coaching Search: Who Are the Candidates? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Arriving onto the scene late in the season, Hunter McKown joined the Blue Jackets out of the collegiate level. With his time here  limited to just 12 games this year, he quickly tried to establish himself as a future NHL player. McKown may be a classic late bloomer, depending on how you look at things. […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Hunter McKown - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

In spite of another injury riddled season, Adam Boqvist broke out of his shell and emerged as a productive puck moving defenseman for the Blue Jackets. Staying healthy for an entire NHL season is the next key step in his development. One of the key returning pieces in the trade that sent Seth Jones to […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Adam Boqvist - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Entering the 2022-23 season, the Jackets knew they would be leaning heavily on veteran winger Gustav Nyquist to lead the way for the young team. They also knew they might be dealing his rights at the trade deadline, due to his impending unrestricted free agent status – which is exactly what happened. It seems like […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Gustav Nyquist - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Now that the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are over, the Blue Jackets finally know the specific position of each of their draft picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft. With Florida advancing to the Eastern Conference Final, the 1st round pick from the LA Kings moved up from 23rd to […] The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Draft Picks are Locked in - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More