10 bold predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2020-21. A new Jack Roslovic, the old Cam Atkinson emerge in Blue Jackets’ stunning win. Lots of questions surrounding futures of John Tortorella, Nick Foligno, Pierre-Luc Dubois and goalies — and the players know it. Big changes in store? From young D-men looking to seize ice time to two goalies vying to be No. Here are the pros and cons. Blue Jackets’ rough start just this simple: Top players have gone missing. Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is sticking with John Tortorella, for now anyway, despite a five-game losing streak. Patrik Laine’s debut not enough for Blue Jackets to avoid ugly ‘retro’ loss. Jackets GM gives Tortorella vote of confidence, NHL Awards Watch: Connor vs. Auston for MVP, Saros stops 28 and Predators defeat Blue Jackets 3-1. More than just a rebrand, the Bally Sports regional sports networks will look to incorporate sports betting. A scrum, a melee, a fight among friends: Blue Jackets’ first win of the season. After John Tortorella settled them down, the Blue Jackets erased 2-0, 3-2 and 5-3 deficits before coming up empty in the shootout. Blue Jackets’ Mikko Koivu ends 16-year NHL career with surprise retirement, Veteran calls it quits after 1,035 NHL games: "What it came down to was I wasn't able to play at the level I want to play at. But Thursday's loss looked a lot like many of last season's losses: not enough goals. The Winnipeg Jets are believed to be the front-runners for Dubois, with Anaheim, Montreal and possibly others in the mix. Blue Jackets hang on to edge struggling Stars 3-2. This type of teaching has not been required since John Tortorella took over the Blue Jackets early in the 2015-16 season. Blue Jackets possible milestones for the 2020-21 season The Cannon staff makes predictions for the 2021 NHL season Cannon Blasts: The new season is finally here Copyright: © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Why Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen says he’s standing by John Tortorella. Blue Jackets already benefit from alternating Joonas Korpisalo, Elvis Merzlikins. Two Elvis Merzlikins gaffes are too much for the Blue Jackets to overcome. 2021 NHL Goalie Tiers: Anonymous panel of GMs and coaches rates all 31 starters. Star center inks two-year, $10 million deal to stay in Columbus, but reports suggest he still may want a trade out of town. ‘We’ve moved on’: Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine makes up with coach after squabble, Laine was benched after verbally disrespecting a Columbus assistant on Monday night, but the forward says, "it's all good now. The frustration of this soon-to-be-lost season is mounting, and the Blue Jackets are just trying to hold it together at this point. Where did your favorite NHL team's arena rank? Aimless Blue Jackets lose fourth straight game. DGB weekend rankings: Panic rising, Flames changes, Tom Wilson’s suspension and more. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has been fretting over his forward lines, and he's frustrated that nothing has gained traction. "I have to call them as I see them and go about our business on the bench and try to win a hockey game," Tortorella said. 1? The plan will allow for roughly 10 percent of the building's fire-code capacity for hockey — or 1,953 fans. The biggest part of the Blue Jackets' day was the much-needed 3-2 win, but the lingering memory will be the melee incited by Zach Werenski. Blue Jackets anticipating Patrik Laine’s arrival, impact on offense, power play. Corey Pronman ranks the best young drafted players from 1 to 152. Visit ESPN to view the Columbus Blue Jackets team schedule for the current and previous seasons The Blue Jackets began play as an expansion team in 2000. The other arrived just a couple of weeks ago. Blue Jackets savor shootout victory in Jack Roslovic’s Columbus debut. DeBrincat scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 3-2. Full Columbus Blue Jackets transactions for the 2020-21 season including date of transaction, player's position and the transaction. 398 and collected three assists, helping the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-5 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. John Tortorella benches Patrik Laine, Blue Jackets blow 3-goal lead in ‘pretty embarrassing’ loss. 5 questions for Blue Jackets training camp. Best of Cleveland/Columbus 2020: Browns, Indians, Cavs, Blue Jackets, Buckeyes. Down Goes Brown: Oddly specific 2021 predictions for every NHL team. This is not a club that oozes offensive talent to begin with, so when the leaders go cold, it's devastating. Max Domi figures to center Laine's line, but trade of Pierre-Luc Dubois suggests that Columbus might need another top-six center. Unexpected struggles of Seth Jones, Zach Werenski paralyzing Blue Jackets. How much longer can this go on? We take a look around the NHL and try to figure out who lands where. Fans kept waiting for Columbus to make a big offseason move to add scoring. From veterans needing to score more to youngsters looking to step up, the Blue Jackets must get more from their forwards in 2021. It never felt like the Blue Jackets were in charge. LeBrun: Patrik Laine, Pierre-Luc Dubois situations will put GMs to test. Panthers (15-5-4 34P) at Blue Jackets (10-11-5 25P). Down Goes Brown: 22 of my most intriguing NHL names to watch this season. Biggest surprises (and non-surprises) of the 2021 NHL season, Kane, Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 6-5 in shootout. NHL Power Rankings: One underrated story line for all 31 teams, Bobrovsky stops 40 shots, Panthers hold off Blue Jackets 4-2. John Tortorella not worried about his job despite Jackets’ fifth straight loss. NHL arena rankings: Rate your home rink and see how it stacks up. NHL Trade Grades: Blue Jackets dealing 7th-round pick to Canes could be a big win. Down Goes Brown: NHL bottom feeders to contenders, where each team will end up. — Joe Pavelski scored his NHL-leading ninth power-play goal and the Dallas Stars tallied twice in the opening period for the first time this season, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Saturday night for only their second win in the past 12 games. The NHL trade deadline is one month from Friday, so there really isn't much time to waste for the Blue Jackets to kick it into gear. Kane's 399th goal pushes Blackhawks past Blue Jackets 2-0. After not playing in the NHL in over a year, Carlsson has surged into a top-four role on defense with the Blue Jackets. The acquisition of Laine creates two major questions for the Blue Jackets, one a short-term concern and the other a long-term concern. Blue Jackets cleared to welcome roughly 2,000 fans at Nationwide Arena. But Laine, 22, is hoping for a new challenge and new start in Columbus. What are the best landing spots for Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine? Tense Blue Jackets seek to inject some fun. Why were the Blue Jackets 27th in Scott Wheeler's prospect pool rankings? Please enjoy responsibly, and happy holidays! Max Domi’s struggles land him on Blue Jackets’ fourth line: ‘It’s a concern’. Hamilton finally found a home with the Hurricanes but there should be a sizeable market for him as a free agent. Blue Jackets botch golden chances, find new way to lose in 4-2 loss to Florida. The depth charts include player stats, waivers details, injury statuses, how they were acquired, and special teams info (penalty kill and powerplay lines) Rough final sequence for Nick Foligno and Blue Jackets in loss to Blackhawks. Out-Blue Jacketed: Own-zone problems arise again in ugly 7-3 loss to Hurricanes. Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - Game Highlights March 4, 2021, 8:12 p.m. Watch the Game Highlights from Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 03/04/2021 Cam Atkinson’s milestone goal perfectly planned, and timed, for Blue Jackets. March. Columbus Blue Jackets: The biggest question surrounding each forward. Blue Jackets fume over early failed review, endure rough night in loss to Stars. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella sent Roslovic out for the opening faceoff and put him between two forwards he knows well. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan of The Athletic break down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touch on topics from around the NHL, Emotional Blue Jackets boosted by return of fans to Nationwide Arena: ‘It was huge’. Dubois’ departure didn’t hinge on Jones, Werenski wanting out as free agents. — Calle Jarnkrok scored in the first and third periods, Pekka Rinne made 21 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Saturday night to split a two-game series. ", NHL power rankings: Lightning and Avalanche remain on top. Is this what John Tortorella feared? One player has been here longer than all the others. ‘Biggest joke I’ve ever seen’: Blue Jackets crushed by bizarre NHL ruling. NHL Power Rankings: Stocks to buy or sell for all 31 teams, The NHL vs. COVID: Everything you need to know right now, Hurricanes erase early deficit, beat Blue Jackets 7-3. — Patrick Kane scored career goal No. In his fourth game with Columbus since getting traded by Winnipeg, Laine gets benched in the second period by Tortorella. Blue Jackets hold 17 players out of practice amid COVID-19 concerns, Unclear if there were any positive tests, but players held out "out of caution and in accordance with NHL COVID-19 protocols. Panic? We want to hear from you about your favorite NHL hockey venue. Hurricanes goal should have been negated by offside, but uninvolved official-in-training called it a "good goal." Blue Jackets activate goalie Merzlikins off IR. 1 goalie. With no exhibition games this season, Columbus coach John Tortorella has plenty to figure out in an abbreviated training camp. John Tortorella Q&A: On the need for more scoring, trusting his goalies and more. Pierre-Luc Dubois signs new deal with Blue Jackets, but desire for trade remains. Duhatschek notebook: Figuring out trades for Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois. Blue Jackets may tinker with Seth Jones-Zach Werenski pairing this season. Max Domi is still trying to gain a foothold in the Columbus Blue Jackets' lineup, still trying to find his game. It only feels that way. The official 2020 roster of the Columbus Blue Jackets, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. Find out the latest on your favorite NHL players on CBSSports.com. John Tortorella, resident yogi? Local boy Roslovic excited to be back in Columbus, and he will have an opportunity to play and contribute from the beginning. If you’re Columbus and Winnipeg, you’re spending the season gauging the entire market and leaving no stone unturned. Patrik Laine’s next contract? ", John Tortorella cranks up the Blue Jackets’ drama again, benching Patrik Laine. Adding a center via trade? Sunday Gathering: Alexandre Texier, Jack Roslovic face growing pains at center. Who should be waiting for a high draft pick? The Athletic's Player Tiers melds analytics and the eye test from NHL sources to project the Top 100 players in the NHL this season. With the season shortened and the NHL's expanded rosters, it's going to mean more opportunity for many Calder candidates. Despite trade request, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Blue Jackets will try to make it work, Cause of trade request still unclear, but John Tortorella vows that team is "going to get about our business and get ready to play. Run!’: Blue Jackets’ lack of skill costs them a chance to steal a point. If there's one thing the Blue Jackets have learned over the past year, it's that the fans are more than just spectators. Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets aren’t delighted despite shutout of Predators. Columbus' star defensemen both say they're willing to negotiate with the franchise when the time comes to sign new contracts. It's so ugly it makes you wonder whether the problem is the teacher, the students, or both. After a disappointing season, the Columbus winger is hoping to get back on goal-scoring train, perhaps playing with new C Max Domi. NHL trade deadline: What to expect from all 31 teams. Jackets activate D Werenski off injured reserve, Blue Jackets use 4-goal third period to beat Blackhawks 6-5. It hasn't come, but GM Jarmo Kekäläinen isn't worried. Ranking NHL’s best under-23 stars: Dahlin, Pettersson or Lafreniere at No. LeBrun: 10 NHL executives give their take on the Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrik Laine trade. ‘Mr. — Nick Cousins, Eeli Tolvanen and Erik Haula scored and Juuse Saros made 28 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. Blue Jackets’ Gabriel Carlsson finally seizing NHL role after notable meeting with coaches. The Columbus Blue Jackets left the barn door wide open with defensive lapses in a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. Blue Jackets centers Texier and Roslovic can't dazzle or dangle if they don't have the puck. Let us count the ways. 27 Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets are in the squishy middle between a contender and rebuilder, so they have some tough decisions on the way. The goaltender's aggressive plays on the puck, usually a plus for the Blue Jackets, backfired against the Blackhawks. It's always interesting to watch the dynamic between a coach with a strong presence and a player with star power. — Patrick Kane broke a scoreless tie in the third period for his 399th career goal, Malcolm Subban got his first shutout of the season and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series. A 3-1 loss to Nashville on Sunday only furthered the Jackets' aggravation and deepened the hole they're digging in the Central Division. Blue Jackets still searching as Patrik Laine, Nick Foligno line flat vs. Blackhawks. Chicago's Patrick Kane has scored 10 goals this season, and not all 10 have been against the Blue Jackets. — Frank Vatrano scored 2:48 into overtime, Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series. Sunday gathering: Ex-teammates on Grégory Hofmann, Kekalainen’s taxi squad idea. Who is Columbus' top prospect? Wheeler’s 2021 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. — Boone Jenner, Jack Roslovic, Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Stenlund scored during a wild third period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets stopped Chicago's three-game win streak with a 6-5 victory over the Blackhawks on Thursday night. Taylor Hall and Zdeno Chara lead a group of the most intriguing players to watch this season. Laine missed the entire third period in a tight game against the Hurricanes, but it wasn't the result of his repeated defensive miscues. No. Laine admitted he struggled to get going, and the Blue Jackets found themselves trailing the Stars 5-1 on the way to a 6-3 loss. — Alex DeBrincat scored 35 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night. Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: Seeking a center, adding power to Patrik Laine’s game. Nothing is making sense for the Blue Jackets right now in the defensive zone. The refs listened. A dreadful start, a third-period unraveling and Patrik Laine's continued drought added up to a woeful shutout loss for the Blue Jackets. ‘Major concern’: Blue Jackets’ giveaways continue with ugly loss to Predators. Max Domi’s struggles highlight Blue Jackets’ woes at ultra-important center spot. Jody Shelley’s 20-year journey from rental muscle to Blue Jackets institution. Bally Sports: A guide to the changes and gambling coming to regional sports TV. Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine benched because he ‘verbally disrespected’ a coach. From the leading scorer and top newcomer to how Pierre-Luc Dubois' trade saga plays out, our expert puts on his prognostication hat. Foligno lost the faceoff, flubbed a pass that could have sparked an odd-man rush, then blew his defensive coverage in the Jackets' 3-2 loss. Obviously, that wasn't the case," said Columbus captain Nick Foligno. Patrik Laine’s supernova career seeks a new launch point with Blue Jackets. Our writers pick their favorite or most meaningful sports stories of the year. The much-anticipated second line — Nick Foligno, Domi and Atkinson — pretty much bombed Thursday. — Brock McGinn and Teuvo Teravainen scored 26 seconds apart in the second period as the Carolina Hurricanes erased an early deficit and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Monday night. The most advanced NHL roster projections available online for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Overview Scores & Schedule Roster Stats . NHL Power Rankings: Key trends for all 31 teams, Blue Jackets top Red Wings 4-1, snap five-game losing streak. NHL arena rankings: The best and worst places to see a game, as rated by fans. Coach John Tortorella is not afraid to mix up his two offense-minded defensemen if Columbus is struggling to score goals. ", Ranking the top 20 Calder Trophy candidates for the 2021 NHL season. The veteran defenseman, who started his career with the Rangers, adds some offensive awareness and swagger to the Columbus attack. Utility’ Mark Letestu retires after 12 NHL seasons as a versatile forward. Columbus Blue Jackets 2020-21 season preview. Blue Jackets midseason report cards: Grades for Patrik Laine, John Tortorella, more. Dubois or Domi? The big-time scorer's career in Winnipeg was a mixed bag. — Boone Jenner had a goal and an assist, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Eric Robinson added third-period goals, and the Columbus Blue Jackets held off a late rally attempt to beat the struggling Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night. Merzlikins needed to make 13 saves in the third period as the Predators made a push that lasted the first 10 to 12 minutes. Blue Jackets’ big plans for Max Domi, Cam Atkinson off to rough start in opener. Tuesday, they created copious scoring chances but only two measly goals. "He's built to be a No. Two straight wins is a start, and the way they handled a stress point late in Thursday's game was seen as a good sign. 4 . This report card isn't going to be pretty. After Friday's win, the Korpisalo-Merzlikins tandem has a .920 save percentage, good for sixth in the NHL. ET WHERE: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH ON THE TUBE: FOX Sports Florida, Fox Sports Ohio ON THE DIAL: 560 WQAM (D/B), 640 WMEN (PB), 1370 WAXE (TC), Thunder 100.3 (Keys) SOCIALS: #FlaPanthers, #CBJ, #FLAvsCBJ, @LitterBoxCats, LBC FaceBook ENEMY INTEL: Jackets Cannon FLA IN SEASON SERIES: … 2019-20 Columbus Blue Jackets Roster and Statistics Previous Season Next Season Record: 33-22-15 (81 points), Finished 4th in NHL Metropolitan Division ( Schedule and Results ) The NHL is a quarter way through the season which makes this the perfect time to update our power rankings. Pavelski another PP goal as slumping Stars beat Columbus 5-0. Twenty years ago today, a thunderous affair in a sold-out Nationwide Arena launched Jody Shelley's improbable NHL career. Blue Jackets’ Dubois vows to be better, Tortorella sick of ‘prima donna stuff’, After getting benched for the final two periods of Thursday's loss to the Lightning, Dubois says, "I definitely have to be better. Hofmann, who was acquired from the Hurricanes for a seventh-round pick in 2022, received some glowing reviews from former teammates. Well, Blue Jackets need to find offensive flow, and quickly. Pierre-Luc Dubois left the Blue Jackets no choice but to grant his trade request. Top 100 NHL players: The Athletic’s Player Tiers — from Connor McDavid to Jamie Benn. ‘Sprint! Uptight Blue Jackets take deep breath, rally 3 times, but lose to Blackhawks. The Blue Jackets are a good team, but how does GM Jarmo Kekalainen make them a great team? ", Pierre-Luc Dubois’ rift with Blue Jackets widens as John Tortorella benches him. THU @ Dallas Stars ... 10 bold predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2020-21 Pierre LeBrun canvassed several front-office executives from NHL teams and asked them for their take on Saturday’s blockbuster trade. Team roster, salary, cap space and daily cap tracking for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team and their respective AHL team. A look at all 31 teams to determine who's buying and who's selling in this unique marketplace as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Full Columbus Blue Jackets roster for the 2020-21 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. A botched call, NHL war room panic, a bizarre explanation: Inside Blue Jackets’ fiasco. It's one of Sean McIndoe's favorite annual traditions, but will any of these actually come true? Could Connor McDavid score 100 points this season? Two months into the season and (looks at the flaming wreckage of the league) yeah, I think it’s safe to say it’s not too early anymore. All rights reserved. Burning questions for Blue Jackets defensemen, goaltenders heading into 2020-21. ©2021 The Athletic Media Company. Atkinson's 200th career goal gave the Blue Jackets a 4-2 lead early in the third period of an eventual 4-3 win against the Stars. ", How we’d run the Blue Jackets: Find a way to get to the next level. Blue Jackets bleeding odd-man rushes early. Who will raise Lord Stanley's Cup? Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen isn’t about to fire John Tortorella. NHL predictions for 2020-21 season: Projecting the Stanley Cup, MVP and more. Blue Jackets get permission to have fans in arena, Healthy Elvis shuts out Predators as Blue Jackets win 3-0. Letestu played for the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Jets as a jack-of-all-trades forward who rarely seemed out of place. Are the Blue Jackets on to something? 1." Blue Jackets on the verge of dealing disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois. Two goals in 45 seconds of 3rd lift Preds over Blue Jackets. "We need guys in here who want to win, who want to be here. 1, there are lots of questions surrounding Blue Jackets. Corey Pronman, Dom Luszczyszyn and Craig Custance grade the notable trades in the league all season. Roslovic, the former Jet, has been a revelation so far with the Blue Jackets, and Peeke has impressed in his first action in a year. The Blue Jackets host Chicago on Thursday in Nationwide Arena, a chance to build off of Tuesday's growing confidence. John Tortorella’s gut call pays off in win. The Blue Jackets suffered the kind of gut-wrenching, soul-crushing loss to the Panthers that could define the season. ‘A pure goal scorer’: Patrik Laine gives Blue Jackets an elite offensive talent. Blue Jackets may want to savor this season — because big changes could be coming. LeBrun: Hurricanes’ contract talks with Dougie Hamilton, John Tortorella’s Blue Jackets future. But what would it be? A dream come true for Jack Roslovic, and Blue Jackets have big plans for him. "We have zero concentration," coach John Tortorella said. How can the Blue Jackets score more goals in 2020-21? Are the kids ready? Kekalainen said he hasn't seen signs that the Blue Jackets players have 'tuned out' Tortorella.

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