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  • 4 days ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Portzline

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ever since Cayden Lindstrom had back surgery in November, the Columbus Blue Jackets' seemed resigned to waiting until next season to see their 2024 No. 4 pick back on the ice. Every precaution was taken, and patience ruled the day. But Lindstrom's diligent work during rehab and the Medicine Hat Tigers' long, impressive run through the Western Hockey League playoffs conspired to make the unlikely possible on Friday.

  • 6 days ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Portzline

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets are in transition at the ownership level. While John P. McConnell, 71, remains the majority owner, his son, John H. McConnell II, 41, was elevated to alternate governor last fall and is on track to assume majority ownership of the franchise. He would be the third member of the family to hold a majority ownership stake in the franchise, and early indications suggest John H.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Portzline

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets:Item No. 1: Olivier's invitation to WorldsBlue Jackets winger Mathieu Olivier had surgery Tuesday to repair a stretched tendon above a knuckle on his oft-used right hand, a procedure that will prevent him from taking part in some offseason workouts for up to two months but will allow him to be healed for training camp in the fall.

  • 2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Portzline

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - On the morning after the Columbus Blue Jackets ended their season, the dressing room and back hallways of Nationwide Arena were buzzing. Some players packed up their locker belongings and got ready to head home for the offseason, while others milled about, mulling their next steps. Coach Dean Evason didn't meet with every player, but he sat down for a face-to-face meeting with a few players, especially those who were leaving Columbus quickly.

  • 2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Portzline

    CLEVELAND - A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets:Item No. 1: Hardware hopefulsThe NHL will begin announcing the finalists for major awards this week, beginning on Monday with the top three vote-getters for the Vezina Trophy, honoring the league's top goaltender.

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Aaron Portzline
Aaron Portzline @Aportzline
10 May 25

No Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering for the next couple/few weeks, but we’ll still be responding to #CBJ news as it arises. Be good, folks.

Aaron Portzline
Aaron Portzline @Aportzline
10 May 25

RT @Aportzline: The Athletic: After more than 13 months, Cayden Lindstrom, the Blue Jackets’ No. 4 overall pick last June, returned to comp…

Aaron Portzline
Aaron Portzline @Aportzline
10 May 25

The Athletic: After more than 13 months, Cayden Lindstrom, the Blue Jackets’ No. 4 overall pick last June, returned to competitive hockey last night in Medicine Hat. #CBJ GM Don Waddell: “He’s worked his ass off to get to this point.” https://t.co/U3rrmPcqYQ