The Columbus Blue Jackets (40-30-12) enter the 2026 NHL Draft cycle positioned just outside the playoff field, placing them firmly in the lottery. The NHL Draft Lottery is May 5 during the NHL ...

Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko became the main Blue Jackets storylines during this draft, each reportedly making it known that staying with the Blue Jackets long-term isn't likely. As a result, ...

Welcome to the 2026 NHL Draft. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, it marks a pivotal time in their franchise history. Starting with the draft and then going into the rest of the offseason, GM Don Waddell ...

Two weeks from today could go down as one of the most impactful days in the history of the Blue Jackets. The NHL's draft lottery May 8 will determine where Columbus will pick in the upcoming amateur ...

Next week, the Blue Jackets will draft players they believe will be centerpieces of the team's success for years to come. Immediately, analysts will grade how Columbus did at the NHL draft, while ...

Thanks to a rain cloud now following the Blue Jackets around, the 2026 NHL Draft became a distant secondary concern in Columbus behind two stars who may force their way out of town. More: Columbus ...