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Geoff Sanderson – 2001-2006 – Drafted by Hartford in 1990.
Sanderson played 268 games as a Jacket and had 168 points. In the franchise’s first season, he dazzled the NWA crowds when he scored 30 goals and had 56 points. Sanderson was a very good player for the Blue Jackets and brought some excitement to a fledgling franchise desperate to win some games. He’s the only player in CBJ history to score 4 goals in a single game and was the first player in franchise history to have 5 points in a game.
He retired in 2008 after playing 1100 games and totaling 700 points. Last season, he was a pro scout for the New Jersey Devils.
His son Jake is now a star defenseman for the Ottawa Senators.
8 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #8
The Columbus Blue Jackets have 8 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #8.
Blue Jackets Should Consider Taking Advantage Of Waivers
As we get closer to the start of the NHL season, waiver activity is picking up as teams finalize their opening night rosters.
John Moore – 2011 – Drafted by Columbus in 2009.
Moore only played 86 games in Columbus and had 8 points. On April 3, 2013, Moore was included in the Derick Brassard deal with the New York Rangers that brought Marián Gáborík to Columbus.
He last played for the Anaheim Ducks.
On March 19, 2022, Moore was involved in a trade that sent him to the Anaheim Ducks along with Urho Vaakanainen in exchange for Hampus Lindholm. The Ducks then attempted to trade both Moore and the rest of Ryan Kesler’s contract to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Evgenii Dadonov and a conditional second-round pick at the NHL trade deadline on March 21, 2022. However, the deal was disputed due to a no-trade clause in Dadonov’s contract. On March 23, the NHL officially cancelled the trade; therefore, Moore remained in the Ducks’ organization.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they loaned goalie Ivan Fedotov to the Cleveland Monsters. He is with the Monsters and practicing today.
This clears the way for an Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves goalie tandem, at least for now.
Columbus Loans Ivan Fedotov To Cleveland
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they loaned goalie Ivan Fedotov to the Cleveland Monsters. He is with the Monsters and practicing today.
Blue Jackets Could Target Penguins’ Bryan Rust In Potential Trade
With the 2025-26 NHL season just around the corner, teams are preparing for opening night and getting their rosters set for the 5:00 p.m. deadline.
With the news today that Don Waddell didn’t make any waiver claims, and Ivan Fedotov has been loaned to the Monsters, the opening night roster for the Columbus Blue Jackets is set.
Nolan Lalonde, the unsigned free agent from Kingston, Ontario, will be making his pro debut in the ECHL. Per Mark Monroe, sportswriter for the Toledo Blade, Lalonde will be assigned to the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL.
Who will win the Hart Trophy?
- Jason – Auston Matthews has a comeback year and scores 70 goals.
- Spencer – Connor McDavid wins it.
Who will win the Art Ross?
- Jason – Connor McDavid will take his top spot back as the league’s top point getter.
- Spencer – Connor McDavid, it’s hard to bet against him.
Ron Hainsey – 2006-2008 – Drafted by the Montréal Canadiens in 2000.
Hainsey played 213 games with the Jackets and totaled 83 points.
After retiring in 2021 and playing 1,132 games, he now works for the NHLPA where he is the Assistant Executive Director.
Hainsey is Actor Michael Madsen’s doppelgänger.
6 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #6
The Columbus Blue Jackets have 6 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #6. There haven’t been too many players donning the 6 in Union Blue.
Former Blue Jackets Suiting Up For Other Teams In 2025-26
The 2025-26 season is here.
Aaron Johnson – 2012 – Drafted by Columbus in the 3rd round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Johnson played 172 games for the Jackets over two stints. Scouts said of Johnson was “A puck-moving defenseman, Johnson is a very good skater. Has good offensive instincts and can quarterback the power play. Can play a tough and physical game. Needs to improve his play in his own end.”
During his time with Columbus, he also spent three years with the AHL Syracuse Crunch, where he had 73 points in those three seasons.
In 2016, he left North America and signed on with Adler Mannheim of the DEL in Germany. He then left for England, where he played for the Sheffield Steelers of the EIHL. In 2021, he became a Player-Asst. Coach for a season. He came back home to Columbus in 2021 and joined the Jackets as a Team Consultant. Last season, he was the Team Relations Specialist for the Jackets.
Former Blue Jacket forward Kevin Labanc has signed with the Shanghai Dragons the club has announced. Former Blue Jacket Adam Clendening is on the team, and it’s coached by former CBJ HC Gerard Gallant.
Personally, I think the Hurricanes do what Washington did last year and run away and hide in the Metro. The Capitals rode the Ovechkin wave last year, but this year, I feel like they will take a slight step back. As long as they have Ovi, he will push that team to be as good as they can.
Evason told reporters that forward Yegor Chinakhov will be a healthy scratch on Thursday. He mentioned that he met with Chinakhov to go over everything and make sure they’re on the same page.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Cam Atkinson have formally announced that the forward will retire from the NHL on Thursday, October 16. He will sign a one-day contract with Columbus and thus end his NHL career.
The Monsters have named Brendan Gaunce, who served as the captain during the 2023-24 season, as team captain once again.
They have also named forwards Hudson Fasching and Owen Sillinger as well as defensemen Dysin Mayo as the team’s assistant captain.
The Edmonton Oilers announced that they have signed former CBJ forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. The deal comes virtually at the last second before the season starts.
The Cleveland Monsters have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year AHL contract. Butcher has played 275 career NHL games.
Lyle Odelein – 2001-2002 – Drafted by Montreal in 1986.
The first-ever Captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Odelein played 146 games and had 33 points. He retired in 2006 as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jordan Leopold – 2015 – Drafted by Anaheim in 1999.
Leopold played 18 games for Columbus after being traded from the St. Louis Blues on November 15, 2014. On March 2, 2015, he was dealt again, this time to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Justin Falk. He retired after the 2015 season.
He has been an assistant coach for Andover High in Minnesota for the past couple of years.
Kris Russell – 2008 – Drafted by Columbus in 2005.
Russell played 288 games in Columbus and had 79 points. He was traded to the St. Louis Blues on November 11, 2011, in exchange for Nikita Nikitin.
He went on to play 912 NHL games and total 254 points. After playing 6 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Russell retired in 2022.
2 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #2
The Columbus Blue Jackets have 2 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena.
Blue Jackets Honouring Moments In Franchise History Through Puck Sculptures
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they are honouring memorable moments in franchise history through puck sculptures.
Up Next: The Blue Jackets welcome the New Jersey Devils into Nationwide Arena on Monday night.
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