Club History
19 entries in the Columbus Blue Jackets compendium.
John PaddockJohn Paddock was head coach of the Ottawa Senators, not an owner or founder of the Columbus Blue Jackets.Scott HowsonFormer Columbus Blue Jackets GM and current AHL presidentNick FolignoAmerican left winger for the Minnesota Wild, former captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets.Cam AtkinsonFormer Blue Jackets star who retired after 13 NHL seasons, known for his speed and scoring touch.Sean KuralyAmerican ice hockey forward for the Boston BruinsJack CampbellAmerican ice hockey goaltender born 1992Rick BownessA quiet chapter in the Blue Jackets' early organizational story, remembered by those who were there.Scott HartnellGritty power forward and enforcer who played 17 NHL seasons.Rick DiPietroFormer Islanders goaltender and current ESPN analyst.Nationwide ArenaHome of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Arena District.2004 NHL DraftThe 2004 NHL Entry Draft: the last event before the lockout, featuring trades and compensation picks.2017 NHL PlayoffsBack in the dance, but the Penguins ended the party early.2000 NHL ExpansionTwenty-eight teams, one new blue army—Columbus finally had its NHL franchise.Jarmo KekäläinenFinnish executive and former NHL player; first European GM in NHL history; led Blue Jackets to first playoff…2011-12 SeasonA season of quiet patience, young legs, and the long road back from the bottom.2000 NHL expansion draftExpansion draft stocked two new NHL rosters for 2000–01.Metropolitan DivisionOne of two NHL Eastern Conference divisions, formed in 2013.Fredrik ModinSwedish left winger who won the Stanley Cup in 2004.Death of Brittanie CecilOnly fan fatality in NHL history.
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