en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Columbus Blue Jackets News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/news The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that Elvis Merzlikins will be sidelined indefinitely following shoulder surgery. With Merzlikins entering the final ... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:36 GMT Locked On Blue Jackets https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57662558 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57662558 false false Watch Mark Henry's full episode of Blast From The Pack at cbj.co/strong-packsFollow the #CBJ on social media!TikTok: http://BlueJackets.com/TikTok Instagram... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:20 GMT Columbus Blue Jackets https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57659752 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57659752 false false In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are counting on Vasily Podkolzin to take another step and provide some much-needed secondary offense. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been… Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:15:54 GMT Jim Parsons https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57659524 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57659524 false false The summer has flown by, and we can see the beginning of the regular season on the horizon. It is a time of hope for every team, and the dreams… Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:49:13 GMT Ryan Womeldorf https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57658410 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57658410 false false The Columbus Blue Jackets have had an interesting summer, to say the least. From player drama with Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko to franchise drama with the releases of radio caller Bob McElligott and team reporter Jeff Svoboda, it hasn't been a fun summer for people who follow the team. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:58 GMT Jason Newland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57658362 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57658362 false false After a disappointing 2025-26 season, Kent Johnson needs to bounce back, and he will have the opportunity to do so. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:13:50 GMT Weston Motz https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655856 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655856 false false The Columbus Blue Jackets have 41 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #41. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:47:54 GMT Jason Newland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655648 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655648 false false More goaltending drama today, as yesterday it was announced that Elvis Merzlikins needed shoulder surgery. We break down the suboptimal timing, what this mea... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:33:21 GMT Locked On Blue Jackets https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655529 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57655529 false false Josiah Slavin remains in the Hurricanes system, Fleury shines again, Columbus faces a tough goalie setback, and more NHL News in today's Rumble. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:51 GMT Rachel Barkley https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57654103 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57654103 false false The Athletic's Corey Pronman recently ranked each NHL team's U23 pipeline. The Columbus Blue Jackets were among the top half of NHL teams ranked by Pronman, as they were given the No. 13 spot. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:39 GMT Michael DeRosa https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57650889 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57650889 false false The post appeared first on . The Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery earlier in the week, with no set date for his return. The post appeared first on . Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:11:33 GMT NHL Trade Talk https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649718 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649718 false false Elvis Merzlikins underwent shoulder surgery on Monday, which will leave the Blue Jackets shorthanded in goal for a bit. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:05:27 GMT Curtis Deem https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649633 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649633 false false Deadspin | Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:41:48 GMT Field Level Media https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649325 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/articles/57649325 false false We’re a month out from camp starting, but the vibes remain bad at the corner of Front and Nationwide. Adam Fantilli remains unsigned. (though whether that’s good or bad may depend on your point of view). are among the least confident in the league when it comes to grading the front office. So, let’s try to look at the positives: what are you looking forward to in the upcoming season? I’ll start: Denton Mateychuk I think he’s going to take yet another step forward, and finally starting getting some national recognition for what a solid player he is Rick Bowness While the talent level on the team did not obviously improve, I’m curious to see what impact a Bones training camp will have, as well as the addition of new assistants in Trent Vogelhuber and Don Granato. Can that create enough of a difference to push this group over the top into the playoffs? It has been a thin margin keeping them out the last couple of seasons. Adam Fantilli I wish the deal would get done already, but ultimately I’m not worried about this dragging on past the start of camp. As long as it gets done by then, we’re fine. And with Fantilli locked in, I expect another step forward in his progression as well. The points weren’t necessarily there last season, but he became a more well-rounded player overall. Combine that with a return to his 30 goal form and we’ll have a legit, young 1C. 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