Fantilli Ends 23-year Wait for CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets have waited their entire existence for a player like Adam Fantilli.

Michigan Wolverines forward Adam Fantilli (19) skates during the Faceoff on the Lake outdoor NCAA men s hockey game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at FirstEnergy Stadium.

CBJ's Day-two Draft Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets' day-two draft picks spoke to the media after the National Hockey League Draft.

Gavin Brindley speaks to the media after being drafted by the Blue Jackets.

Kekalainen Addresses Media After R1

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen addressed the media after the Blue Jackets selected Adam Fantilli with the No. 3 overall pick in the National Hockey League Draft.

2023 NHL Draft

Complete coverage of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee.

Names To Know: Gavin Brindley

The Columbus Blue Jackets have two first-round picks in the upcoming NHL draft and Gavin Brindley is a forward prospect that might make sense.

19 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Is the IIHF WC Hype Real?

When evaluating National Hockey League draft-eligible prospects, be careful when putting too much stock into their performances at the International Ice Hockey Federation World...

19 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Fantilli, Carlsson At World Championships

The ongoing IIHF World Championships give top prospects Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson a chance to differentiate themselves at the top of the 2023 NHL Draft.

18 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

Review of the Last 25 No. 22 Overall Picks

How have the last 25 No. 22 overall picks fared in the National Hockey League?

16 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

Go Kraken?

Last Monday, the Blue Jackets moved down one spot in the NHL's lottery. This Monday, they have the opportunity to move up one — no lottery needed.

15 May 2023
by Ed Francis

JD Sheds Light

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson shed some light on the organization's plans with the third overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

15 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

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CBJ Top 5 History

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking inside the top five in the upcoming NHL draft for the eighth time in franchise history. We go through all the picks up to this point to...

12 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Kekalainen's Draft Day Moves

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has proven to be busy at the National Hockey League Draft.

12 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Review of the Last 25 No. 3 Overall Picks

How have the last 25 third-overall picks fared in the National Hockey League?

10 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Have Their Pick At No. 3

It's not No. 1 or 2, but the Columbus Blue Jackets will be selecting third overall in the upcoming NHL draft on June 28 in Nashville. We take a look at some of the players they...

09 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Jarmo: "Gonna Get a Great Player at Three"

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said that the team expects a decision on its next head coach "sooner rather than later" and that they will draft "a great...

09 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Highlight Reel: Who To Take At #3?

With the Blue Jackets selecting third in this summer's NHL draft, there are three leading candidates to have their name called by Jarmo Kekalainen.

08 May 2023
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Will Pick Third

The Columbus Blue Jackets have the third overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.

08 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Lottery Day Primer

Lottery day is here. Here's everything to know about the big day.

08 May 2023
by Ed Francis

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Lottery Pick Roster Fit

How would Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov, Leo Carlsson, or Will Smith fit schematically onto the Columbus Blue Jackets roster?

04 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

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If It's Fantilli...

The draft lottery is one week from Monday, and if the ping pong balls fall as scheduled, the Columbus Blue Jackets will select number two. That almost assuredly means Adam...

01 May 2023
by Ed Francis

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3T: CBJ Get Elusive Road Win

Blue Jackets KO Bruins

Game #18: CBJ @ BOS

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