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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: #CBJ News/Rumors, Olympic edition.

-Zach Werenski picked up where he left off.
-Elvis Merzlikins did what he could before Team U.S.A. took the game over.
-Blue Jackets appear primed to talk extensions, per a report.
-Practice resumes next week.

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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: Before the men's Olympic hockey tournament gets underway, we look back at three key #CBJ lessons we learned so far in 2025-26. Among them, we discuss when the team is at their best and what this season has always been about.

Read: https://t.co/Nftmh25WBh

[Wes Minke @MinkePxP]

NEW: The #CBJ ended play before the #Olympics on a 7-game winning streak. But they have some things to fix if they want to stay hot. Check out those in my newest article @TheHockeyWriter @THW_BlueJackets 🚨🚨

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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: #CBJ gameday News & Notes.

-Eight defensemen, but Bowness has identified his top-six for now.
-Zach Werenski's ice time is down on purpose.
-Isac Lundestrom gaining confidence.
-Nick Foligno playing role of Papa Bear in Chicago.
-More.

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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: Everything is coming up Blue Jackets. Everything is coming up Rick Bowness. After their 5-3 win Saturday, #CBJ is 8-1 since the coaching change. This isn't just a coaching bump. It's a team realizing what they could become.

My column from St. Louis: https://t.co/04iFiHlBy7

[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: Charlie Coyle was up to his old tricks again. He secured his second-career hat trick and added an assist to help the Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win Friday night in Chicago.

Here are our three takeaways from the win.

Read: https://t.co/67uSsyqBOM #CBJ

[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: #CBJ Director of Hockey Operations Rick Nash stopped by for a Q&A.

-Most important lesson he’s learned under Don Waddell.
-Quick thoughts on prospects including Cayden Lindstrom & more.
-Two prospects he thinks deserve more attention.

Read: https://t.co/XtLSYNxHmk

[Wes Minke @MinkePxP]

NEW: #CBJ are right in the thick of the Playoff race, but why might they have the edge over some other contenders?? Check out my newest @TheHockeyWriter @THW_BlueJackets 👇🏼⬇️

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[The Hockey Writers @TheHockeyWriter]

Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Bowness Bump, Marchment’s Hot Streak and More https://t.co/eOt5uFblGB

#NHL #THW

[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: Monday morning in Columbus started normally in Nationwide Arena for both #CBJ and the Kings. Both took their morning skates. But by noon, their game was postponed until 3/9.

We take you inside a crazy morning in which things changed quickly.

Read: https://t.co/UQunKUDQZe

[The Hockey Writers @TheHockeyWriter]

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ 8-5 Breakout Win Over Lightning https://t.co/B31ruE9xSu

#NHL #THW

[Matthew Buhrmann @Mbuhrmann61]

3 keys for a #CBJ win tonight over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning

Check it out below⬇️
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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: “I just love being behind the bench. That just calms everything down for me. It gets me. It’s not what I do. It’s who I am.”

#CBJ Rick Bowness is back where he belongs. More importantly, he’s having fun doing what he loves most. Coaching.

Read: https://t.co/xDundwODVV

[Wes Minke @MinkePxP]

NEW: #CBJ have 33 games left in this 2025-26 Season. I highlighted 3 big matchups the rest of the way!! Check it out👇🏼⬇️
@TheHockeyWriter @THW_BlueJackets

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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: "Yeah. There’s a lot of raisins that go around here. They're everywhere."

Sean Monahan is a beloved player for everything he does. Today, you get to see a different side of him.

Meet Monahan, the beloved #CBJ team prankster.

Read: https://t.co/I5P9IYXRAz

[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: #CBJ News & Rumors.

-Rick Bowness really loves him some Elvis Merzlikins.
-Dmitri Voronkov is on the fourth line. What is the team looking for from him?
-Slew of injury updates, Fabbro, Mateychuk, Marchment.
-New look fourth line and d-pairs.

https://t.co/ZbLmy7PEPc

[Wes Minke @MinkePxP]

NEW: With a recent win streak, a new coach, and salary cap to spend, could the #CBJ be interested in a potential reunion with a former star?

Check out my newest article on why Artemi Panarin could make sense to come back
@THW_BlueJackets @TheHockeyWriter

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[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: “I think it kind of feels like you’re back in training camp or like a first day of school type feeling."

#CBJ Adam Fantilli is now on his fourth head coach in 177 NHL games. He discussed the change to Rick Bowness & why he's excited for the future.

https://t.co/yNxijgZ72b

[Mark Scheig @mark_scheig]

New: "You don’t score your way into the playoffs. You defend your way into the playoffs."

New #CBJ HC Rick Bowness met with the media on Tuesday for the first time. We share our takeaways including why the move happened & what Bowness will bring.

Read: https://t.co/kuaplkbJII

[Wes Minke @MinkePxP]

NEW: With a new regime coming new faces!! New #CBJ piece out about 3 players Columbus could bring to help with a playoff push!! Check it out below ⬇️ 👇🏼
@THW_BlueJackets @TheHockeyWriter

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