Columbus Blue Jackets News

Garland is battling an illness, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers is uncertain. The 30-year-old forward is averaging a career-low 12:25 of ice time through four games this season and has yet to record a point. Since the Blue Jackets acquired him last season, Garland has yet to find his offensive game, scoring just seven points (5G / 2A) in 25 combined games.

Jet Greaves has struggled early in the 2026-27 season, allowing veteran Cam Talbot to make his case for more playing time in his second start on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 39-year-old Talbot was solid in his only outing this season, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -121 home favourites against a Panthers team that has scored only 12 goals in its first six games (2-2-2).

Bezeau is an undrafted forward that has spent most of the past four seasons in the AHL. The 24-year-old scored seven points (5G / 2A) last season in 24 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

Severson has been recovering from shoulder surgery in April, but returned to practice last week and will make his season debut on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Severson played an integral part of the Blue Jackets' blueline last season, averaging 21:04 time on ice and scoring 32 points (8G / 24A) in 71 games. The team will lean on him again in 2025-26 as they hope to battle for a playoff spot.

The Blue Jackets have relied solely on Jet Greaves through two games this season (1-1-0), but with a back-to-back looming, the team will turn to Talbot for his first start on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 39-year-old Talbot has been reliable in recent years, but is coming off a forgetful season, posting an ugly 3.19 GAA and .883 SV% in 34 appearances (12-9-6) with the Detroit Red Wings. The Blue Jackets enter Friday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

The Blue Jackets have relied solely on Jet Greaves through two games this season (1-1-0), but with a back-to-back looming, the team will turn to Talbot for his first start on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 39-year-old Talbot has been reliable in recent years, but is coming off a forgetful season, posting an ugly 3.19 GAA and .883 SV% in 34 appearances (12-9-6) with the Detroit Red Wings. The Blue Jackets enter Friday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Pyyhtia has spent most of his professional career in the AHL and will return there after clearing waivers. The 24-year-old forward scored 49 points (21G / 28A) last season in 59 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

Severson has been recovering from shoulder surgery in April and has finally returned to practice as a full participant. The 32-year-old Severson played an integral part of the Blue Jackets' blueline last season, averaging 21:04 time on ice and scoring 32 points (8G / 24A) in 71 games. The team will lean on him again in 2025-26 as they hope to battle for a playoff spot.

Greaves impressed in his first full NHL season in 2025-26, recording a solid 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in 55 games (26-19-9). The 25-year-old goalie is expected to lead the way between the pipes for the Blue Jackets in 2026-27, with newly acquired veteran Cam Talbot serving as his backup. The Blue Jackets fell just short of a playoff spot last season, and will need Greaves to showcase his talents again if they have any intention of returning to the postseason. The Blue Jackets enter their season opener as slight -100 home underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.

Lundestrom had Achilles surgery in July and remains out month to month, likely through the end of the calendar year. The 26-year-old Swedish forward averaged 12:23 last season in 68 games with the Blue Jackets, scoring 12 points (4G / 8A).

Provorov has been extremely durable over the past several seasons, playing all 82 games in four consecutive years, but he will start the 2026-27 season on the sidelines with a lower-body ailment. The 29-year-old defenseman averaged 24:49 time on ice, recording 31 points (9G / 22A) and 134 blocks last season in 82 outings.

Jet Greaves impressed in his first full NHL season in 2025-26, recording a solid 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in 55 games (26-19-9). The 25-year-old goalie is expected to lead the way between the pipes for the Blue Jackets in 2026-27, with newly acquired veteran Cam Talbot serving as his backup. The Blue Jackets fell just short of a playoff spot last season, and will need Greaves to showcase his talents again if they have any intention of returning to the postseason. The Blue Jackets enter their season opener as slight -100 home underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.

Andrae's time in Toronto was short-lived after the Maple Leafs dealt the 24-year-old defensemen before he ever appeared in a game alongside Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, and a 2027 2nd-round pick (SEA), to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins (18% salary retained). Andrae is entering his third NHL season after spending the last two in Philadelphia, where he put up three goals, 20 points and 38 PIMs in 103 games played across the last two seasons.

A day after being placed on waivers, Steven Lorentz has found himself a new home in Columbus after it was announced Monday that he had been traded alongside Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae and a 2027 2nd-round pick (SEA) to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins (some retained salary). The 30-year-old bottom-six forward is entering his seventh NHL season with his fifth different team after putting up seven goals, 18 points and 16 PIMs in 2025-26 with Toronto.