In Columbus, Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves and the Blue Jackets defeated the Florida Panthers, 3-2, on Thursday in the skills competition. “The players want results,” Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella said. “They got full result tonight, played much … Continue reading →

In Columbus, the Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves  en route to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon. It was the first loss of the season for the Bolts. The win comes on the … Continue reading →

In Detroit, a two-goal third period helped the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets get their first win of the season, 3-2, over the Red Wings. Alexandre Texier and Pierre-Luc Dubois were the third period strikers for the Jackets. “It was a … Continue reading →

Oliver Bjorkstrand signed a five-year, $27 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $5.4 million beginning next season. The 25-year-old forward is in the final season of a three-year contract … Continue reading →

Pierre-Luc Dubois signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $5 million. The 22-year-old center, who was a restricted free agent, led the Blue Jackets in assists (31) … Continue reading →

Vladislav Gavrikov signed a three-year, $8.4 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $2.8 million. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, scored 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) … Continue reading →