2024-25 Player Review: JVR was an unexpected VIP for the CBJ

By Pale Dragon | Jun 1st 2025 | 4 min read |

In early fall, Don Waddell found himself in desperate need of a forward. There was not only the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, but also the trade ...

2024-25 Player Review: Zach Aston-Reese found his role

By Burkus Circus | May 31st 2025 | 2 min read |

To all but the most niche of groups (shout out to the Jersey Nerds), Zach Aston-Reese isn’t even a blip on the radar. He’s been on six tea...

2024-25 Player Review: Luca Del Bel Belluz is on schedule

By Dalerrific | May 30th 2025 | 3 min read |

The Del Bel Belluz version of the many Lucas that exist inside the Blue Jackets organization continues to show steady progression. He got called up to...

2024-25 Player Review: Kevin couldn't take it to Labanc

By Pale Dragon | May 29th 2025 | 3 min read |

After the trade of Patrik Laine and the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets saw themselves with a shortage of veteran forward...

2024-25 Player Review: Yegor Chinakhov's no good, very bad year (except it wasn't)

By Burkus Circus | May 28th 2025 | 3 min read |

It’s late March, and the Blue Jackets are falling out of the playoff picture. After the high of the Stadium Series win, the Jackets lost eight o...

2024-25 Player Review: A tough year for Erik Gudbranson

By Pinji | May 27th 2025 | 3 min read |

The Gudbranson signing has always been contentious, but if you’ve seen the behind the scenes video of the Johnny signing it’s apparent he ...

2024-25 Player Review: Daniil Tarasov can't find his groove

By Dalerrific | May 23rd 2025 | 3 min read |

It’s clear as day that the goaltending situation in Columbus has not been ideal. Elvis played decent hockey at times during the season but fel...

2024-25 Player Review: Captain Boone Jenner showed up late but made an impact

By Pale Dragon | May 22nd 2025 | 3 min read |

The captaincy of Boone Jenner has yet seen the Columbus Blue Jackets reach the playoffs, but he has been productive himself as a top-line center, aver...

2024-25 Player Review: Mathieu Olivier is Terrifying

By Pinji | May 20th 2025 | 4 min read |

It’s always fun to have a story like Mathieu Olivier. First Mississippi born NHL player, undrafted guy who worked his way onto an NHL team and e...

2024-25 Player Review: Sean Monahan exceeded all expectations

By Dalerrific | May 19th 2025 | 3 min read |

Much has been made of what Monahan had to endure this season with the loss of his friend. I won’t spend too much time on that, except to say thi...