Blue Jackets Ranked Among NHL's Worst Teams By THN

Watch live streamIndoor Football League: Tulsa Oilers at Green Bay BlizzardWatch LiveTRENDINGHall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86Ohtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionFantasy Football Draft KitStory byMichael DeRosaSun, August 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 27, Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets rank No. 27 in TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season ranking.The Hockey NewsCanadiens’ Top Target Kirill Marchenko ‘Could Try To Force His Way Out,’ Suggests InsiderThe uncertainty surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko continues to fuel speculation across the NHL. Although Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, have both insisted that the Russian winger will report to training camp, questions about his long-term future remain unanswered.Pro Football NetworkThe Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue JacketsDid you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsAdvertisementAdvertisementColumbus Blue Jackets Avoided Potholes in Jet Greaves NegotiationsFinding a goaltender is one of the most difficult things to do, and finding one who can play consistently seems harder. The Jackets, through Jet Greaves' new contract, seem to believe he's capable of doing the latter. The post Columbus Blue Jackets Avoided Potholes in Jet Greaves Negotiations appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 26, Ottawa SenatorsTheHockeyNews.com's off-season ranking has the Ottawa Senators slotted in 26th place. Ottawa were hurt by the departure of ex-captain Brady Tkachuk, but they made other moves to stem the bleeding. How will Ottawa do without Tkachuk?The Hockey News54 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #54The Columbus Blue Jackets have only had two players wear #54, and none since 2019.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsSenators Shut Out Of NHL Network's Top 20 Winger RankingsThe one Senators winger who managed to crack NHL Network's top 20 now plays somewhere else.The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators53 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #53There are 53 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena, and today we look at the jersey history of #53. There have only been three players who have worn that number for the Jackets.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsWashington Capitals Offseason RecapIn this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Washington Capitals. Washington had a disappointing season this past year as they dropped out of the postseason, posting a 43-30-9 record. The team has been busy loading up over the offseason in the hopes […] The post Washington Capitals Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens Fans May Need A Bit More PatienceWe're now deep in the offseason, and the Montreal Canadiens have not been active in the trade or free-agent market, and they may not be before the season starts either.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensFormer Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five WingersA former Toronto Maple Leafs star made the list of Top 5 NHL wingers, a placement wrought with question marks. The post Former Maple Leafs Star Cracks NHL’s Top Five Wingers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWorrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason MovesAmong the busiest teams in the NHL so far this offseason have been the Toronto Maple Leafs, who not only made monumental changes to their roster, but to their front office and coaching staff.The Leafs, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, lucked out by winning the NHL Draft […] The post Worrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 16: Netminder Entering Huge 'Prove-It' SeasonNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a goaltender who, while still believed to be a valuable part of the team's future, is entering a pivotal season for his career.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsA Look At How The Capitals' Top-6 Could Stack Up WIth More Versatility & BalanceThe Washington Capitals are in an interesting spot going into the 2026-27 campaign, as their blockbuster summer sets them up to have a plethora of options for a revamped top-6.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsRanking Canada's Seven NHL Teams By 2026-27 Stanley Cup ChancesAfter three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, here's a ranking of each team's chances to win the Cup in 2026-27.The Hockey NewsDaily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM SearchThe NHL offseason has slowly been churning out news, but as we approach the end of an August weekend, it […] The post Daily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM Search appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowHow the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the BruinsIt’s the other team in black and gold that shifted the market, and it may directly impact the Boston Bruins. […] The post How the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the Bruins appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowHellebuyck Trade Still Possible, But Destinations Other Than Buffalo Are Just As PlausibleVezina and Hart Trophy winner has five years left at an $8.5 million AAVThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresEx-Predators Defenseman Surprisingly Still a Free AgentFormer Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg is still on the free agent market, despite being a solid depth option for essentially any team.The Hockey News - Nashville PredatorsSharks PTO Targets: Ex-Avalanche Defenseman Could Provide Solid DepthWhen the San Jose Sharks take the ice for training camp next month, there will be likely two jobs up for grabs on the blue line. The bottom-pairing role will likely go to a young player like Luca Cagnoni, Nolan Allen, or Eric Pohlkamp. While theoretically one of the two who miss out on that job could be used as the Sharks' seventh defenseman, it would make much more sense to let them get more playing time under their belt at the American Hockey League level.The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks