| Founded: | 2000 | GM: | Jarmo Kekalainen |
| Owned By: | John P. McConnell | Coach: | Brad Larsen |
| Home Rink: | Nationwide Arena | Captain: | Boone Jenner |
The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets or by the initialism CBJ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets began play as an expansion team in 2000.
The Blue Jackets name and logos are inspired by Ohio’s Civil War history. The Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, which opened in 2000. They are affiliated with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.
Deeper Dive
2021-22 Season Roster
8 Cool Things About the Columbus Blue Jackets
As a hockey fan, I love digging up nuggets about players who interest me. What makes them tick off the ice? What hobbies do they enjoy? It makes for great water-cooler conversation and humanizes them to me. Sometimes we think of athletes as these super people who never make mistakes and are just programmed to be perfect in every way. Finding fun tidbits shows they are relatable. Read More…
The Players
- Blue Jackets: John Tortorella Explains Patrik Laine’s Usage
- Blue Jackets Turn to Riley Nash at Top-Six Center
- Blue Jackets Notebook: Jenner Shining & Roslovic Adjusting
- Blue Jackets’ Atkinson Leads the Team’s Scoring Surge
More Blue Jackets History
- 8 Blue Jackets All-Time Points-Per-Game Leaders
- Blue Jackets’ All-Time Goals-Per-Game Leaders
- Blue Jackets Roster Impact From the Gaborik Trades
The Quest for Success
Since the establishment of the Columbus Blue Jackets, they have been in search of success. While the fans got a taste of success in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, success has been elusive for the organization. In this article the beginnings of the franchise, where the franchise stands now, and what the team has meant for the city of Columbus off the ice will be explored. Read More…
Captains
- Lyle Odelein, 2000–2002
- Ray Whitney, 2002–2003
- Luke Richardson, 2003–2005
- Adam Foote, 2005–2008
- Rick Nash, 2008–2012
- Nick Foligno, 2015–2021
- Boone Jenner, 2021-present
General Managers History
- Jarmo Kekalainen: Feb. 13, 2013 – Present
- Scott Howson: June 15, 2007 – Feb. 12, 2013
- Jim Clark: April 19 – June 15, 2007
- Doug MacLean: Feb. 11, 1998 – April 19, 2007
Head Coaches History
- Brad Larsen: Oct. 14, 2021 – Present
- John Tortorella: Oct. 22, 2015 – May 8, 2021
- Todd Richards: Jan. 10, 2012 – Oct. 20, 2015
- Scott Arniel: Oct. 8, 2010 – Jan. 8, 2012
- Claude Noel: Feb. 4 – April 9, 2010
- Ken Hitchcock: Nov. 24, 2006 – Feb. 2, 2010
- Gary Agnew: Nov. 15-22, 2006
- Gerard Gallant: Jan. 2, 2004 – Nov. 12, 2006
- Doug MacLean: Jan. 8 – Dec. 31, 2003
- Dave King: Oct. 7, 2000 – Jan. 6, 2003