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Sports 6 June 2026

Zach Werenski named winner of James Norris Memorial Trophy

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, the club and league announced today. The award is given annually to the NHL’s “top defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.” The other finalists for 2025-26 were Colorado’s Cale Makar and Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin.

Sports 26 September 2025

Blue Jackets launch 25th-anniversary website celebrating franchise's history

The Columbus Blue Jackets are celebrating their 25th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2025-26 and have launched a special anniversary website, www.CBJHistory.com, showcasing the players, memories, and milestones that have defined the franchise since its inaugural season in 2000.

Sports 14 August 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets round out coaching staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized their coaching staff for the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced.

Sports 24 July 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets name Dean Evason head coach

Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell this week announced that Dean Evason has agreed to a multi-year contract to serve as head coach of the National Hockey League club.

Sports 8 July 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets announce 2024-25 regular-season schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League have announced a 2024-25 regular season schedule in which the club will play 82 games, including 40 home dates at Nationwide Arena and one at Ohio Stadium.