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Heinze has a very recognizable last name, and because of this, he wanted to wear #57 while in Boston but was refused by the Bruins GM who denied it because, "Only Ray Bourque could wear an unorthodox number (77)." The Columbus Blue Jackets were happy to honor his request and gave him the now iconic #57.
57 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Steve HeinzeThe Columbus Blue Jackets have 57 days until the home opener at Nationwide Arena. Today, we talk about Columbus Blue Jackets Original Steve Heinze.
In 2014, when this piece was written, the Columbus Blue Jackets had around 184k Twitter followers. Fast forward to 2025, and now the Blue Jackets have just over 528k followers on what is now called X. Even with their small market status, the Blue Jackets are pretty popular. No, not as "popular" as Canadian teams or O6 teams, but inside Ohio, people are starting to take notice.
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Fasching, 30, played 43 games with the New York Islanders last season, recording two goals and two assists for four points. His career-best production came in 2022-23 when he posted 19 points in 49 games with the Islanders.
Blue Jackets Sign Ex-Islander Hudson FaschingThe Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they signed forward Hudson Fasching to a one-year, two-way contract.
Daňo made his NHL debut in 2014 and played 35 games. He scored 8 goals and totaled 21 points and was a plus-12 in his first NHL season. It seemed that Marko Daňo had arrived and was ready to be a good player for Columbus. That was until the following season.
56 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Marko DaňoThe Columbus Blue Jackets have only had one player wear #56 in their history. That player is Marko Daňo, and we will talk about him today.
Recently, Bleacher Report released their version of 'Every NHL Team's Mount Rushmore of the Quarter Century,' and it got me thinking about who Jason Newland and I would put on the Columbus Blue Jackets' Mount Rushmore.
On that mountain, there are four spots. Bleacher Report went with a goalie, a defenseman, and two forwards. For the sake of this, I’ll stick with the same setup. Since the Blue Jackets are only entering their 25th year in the NHL, it means we can choose from any player in their history so far.
Columbus Blue Jackets' Quarter Century Mount RushmoreRecently, Bleacher Report released their version of 'Every NHL Team's Mount Rushmore of the Quarter Century,' and it got me thinking about who Jason Newland and I would put on the Columbus Blue Jackets' Mount Rushmore.
Fedorov was traded to Columbus in November of 2005. He played 185 games for the Jackets and totaled 113 points.
On February 28, 2008, he was traded to the Washington Capitals, and he would retire in from the NHL in 2009.
Fedorov is probably the greatest player to have ever worn the Union Blue. For his career, he scored 483 goals, had 696 assists, and totaled 1,179 points.
Former Blue Jackets Forward Sergei Fedorov's Number To Be Retired By Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings have announced that former CBJ forward Sergei Fedorov''s #91 will be retired by the Wings. The ceremony will be held on January 12, 2026.
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen – Drafted out of Norway in 2002, Tollefsen was known for his heavy fists. In his first season with Columbus, he played in 70 games and had a whopping 123 PIMs. His second season he played in 51 games and had 111 PIMs. After those two years, he would only play another 19 games for Columbus and another 18 for the Philadelphia Flyers. He returned to Europe in 2010 and retired in 2017. Tollefsen is now the head coach for the Norway U20 team.
55 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #55With 55 days until opening night at NWA, we look at the jersey history of #55. Who was your favorite player to have worn #55? Let us know in the comments below.
Don Waddell says of Smith, "Brendan Smith is an experienced, physical blueliner that competes hard and is sound in the defensive zone,” said Waddell. "He is a veteran presence with great character and professionalism, and we are excited to have the opportunity to bring him to camp.”
Blue Jackets Sign Brendan Smith To A PTOThe Columbus Blue Jackets have signed long time veteran Brendan Smith to a PTO today.
Gloucester Catholic has announced that the upcoming Gaudreau Family Scholarship Golf Outing is scheduled for this Friday, August 22nd, at Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf Course in Pittsgrove, NJ.
The event will honor the legacies of John & Matty Gaudreau while supporting a meaningful cause within the Gloucester Catholic community. John and Matty often shared that this golf outing was their favorite event, always filled with fun and camaraderie.
Gaudreau Family Scholarship Golf Outing Set For Friday, August 22The legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau continues to live on.
The Columbus Blue Jackets' defensemen Zach Werenski has been officially invited to the Team USA Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp.
Today, there were 44 players invited to the camp, which will run from Aug. 26-27 in Plymouth, Michigan, and will consist of an administrative and team-building event. There will be no one-ice activities, and it will not be open to the public to come and watch.
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Invited To Team USA Olympic CampThe Columbus Blue Jackets' defensemen Zach Werenski has been officially invited to the Team USA Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp.
Scott Harrington – Harrington played 185 games for the Blue Jackets after being traded to Columbus by Toronto with a conditional pick in the 2017 NHL Draft for Kerby Rychel on June 25, 2016. Those 185 games would be spread out over six seasons, with 2018-19 being the year he played the most games at 73. He scored 7 goals and totaled 37 points in his career with Columbus, with the 18-19 season being his most productive with 17.
54 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #54The Columbus Blue Jackets have only had two players wear #54, and none since 2019.
And, make no mistake, things turned out just fine for Adamo Giuliano Fantilli, last season’s excruciating playoff miss with the Blue Jackets notwithstanding. At 20, Fantilli has a 30-goal NHL season to his credit and has become the No. 1 center Columbus has coveted, well, forever. (Or at least since the fan base was begging for someone who could get the puck to Rick Nash.) Prior to that, Fantilli won a USHL championship in 2020-21, and then he was the best player in college hockey and won gold medals at the world juniors and World Championship, all in the same 2022-23 season. He’s big and talented, and when he learns that he doesn’t have to try to win the game on every shift, he’ll be an elite player in the NHL.
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Josh Anderson – "The Andy Man" wore #53 when he first started playing games in Columbus. Anderson played a total of 267 games for the Blue Jackets spread over six seasons. He scored 65 goals and totaled 115 points during his time with Columbus.
53 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #53There are 53 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena, and today we look at the jersey history of #53. There have only been two players wear that number for the Jackets.
Everything is the same for Geoff Sanderson in many ways, even though he’s 45 and his NHL career ended nine years ago. And in other ways, everything couldn’t be more different.
He still spends hour after hour working on his shot, honing his accuracy. He still spends his winters at the rink. He still goes to work every day with Brendan Morrison, an old Vancouver Canucks teammate.
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It was reported last week by Henrik Sjöberg of HockeyNews.se that Bemström will return to Europe. But he won't be playing in his home country of Sweden as many people would expect him to do.
Former Blue Jackets & Penguins Forward Emil Bemström Leaving North AmericaIt seems Emil Bemström’s time in North America has come to an end.
Let's rewind all the way back to the 2017-18 NHL season, when former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jussi Jokinen accomplished a very rare feat of playing on four different teams in the same season.
How Former Blue Jacket Jussi Jokinen Ended Up On 4 Teams In One SeasonLet's rewind all the way back to the 2017-18 NHL season, when former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jussi Jokinen accomplished a very rare feat of playing on four different teams in the same season.
Adam Foote – 2006-08 – Foote was the first player to wear #52 for the Blue Jackets in their history. In August of 2005, Adam Foote signed a 3-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. At the time, it seemed like a wonderful thing. A long-time star chose to sign with a young expansion team, and things were looking up. He would be joining a team with guys like Rick Nash, Sergei Federov, Todd Marchant, and Geoff Sanderson. After just a few months, Foote was given the C after Luke Richardson stepped down as the captain.
52 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History of Jersey #52The Columbus Blue Jackets have 52 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today we look at the history of jersey #52. Almost every player on this list has a bad reputation of some sort.
Kunin, 27, recorded 11 goals and seven assists for 18 points in 75 games last season with the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was acquired by Columbus at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline as the team pushed to make the playoffs.
Former Blue Jackets Forward Signs With PanthersFormer Columbus Blue Jackets forward Luke Kunin has signed with the Florida Panthers on a one-year contract.
Andrew Delmore – 2006-07 Season – Undrafted out of LaSalle, Ontario, Delmore spent most of his career in the NHL before being claimed off of waivers by Columbus on October 4th, 2005, from the Detroit Red Wings.
51 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #51The Columbus Blue Jackets have 51 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today we look at the history of jersey #51. There weren`t many that used the number, but at least one had a pretty good career.
Ruutu was hired by former GM Jarmo Kekäläinen in 2015 as a European Development Coach. Per the Blue Jackets, "In his role, Ruutu primarily works with young players throughout the organization, assisting in the development of prospects playing in professional leagues and various major junior leagues across Europe."
Jarkko Ruutu Leaves Columbus OrganizationLong-time NHLer and 10-year scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets is leaving the organization, according to an interview he did with Tommi Koivunen.
But this is all different. Playing behind Sergei Bobrovsky in the Columbus organization, waiting to find a regular turn at the NHL level was kind of like Waiting for Godot. In his and the Blue Jackets’ first season of Life After Bob, both are learning that the only way to really learn whether you’re a No. 1 goalie in the NHL is to be a No. 1 goalie in the NHL.
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