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Behind the Battle: 2026 NHL Draft

The draft floor. The phone calls. The nerves. Go behind the curtain with the Blue Jackets front office on one of the biggest days of the year. In this episode of Behind The Battle, cameras roll as the CBJ front office works the 2026 NHL Draft. See everything from pre-draft meetings to the phone calls welcoming our newest players to the team.

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Behind the Battle: 2026 NHL Draft

An inside look at draft meetings, the CBJ war room and everything that happened behind the scenes at this year's NHL Draft.

Zach Werenski summer update!

Zach Werenski met with the local media after a summer workout at Nationwide Arena.

200 hours of hard work for our community!

Recapping another successful CBJ Staff Volunteer Day in Franklinton!

Kendall Coyne Schofield's inspiring the next generation

Coyne Schofield took the ice with Learn To Play and met the next generation of hockey stars!

Cole Sillinger on the success of his past season

Cole Sillinger joins to discuss his past season success and three year contract signing

Cole Sillinger's itching to get back on the ice!

Cole Sillinger met with the media after signing a new contract to in Columbus.

Jet's right where he wants to be!

Jet Greaves met with members of the media after signing a new 3-year contract.

From College to Pro, R.J. Umberger Found a Home in Ohio

From campus to the Hocking Hills, R.J. Umberger has a lot of things he loves about Ohio!

CBJ Foundation and Greif Unveil New Ropes Course!

The new ropes course at Flying Horse Farms is open and ready for adventure!

Columbus' Midwest charm instantly won Rick Nash over!

For Rick Nash, Ohio truly is the Heart of It All! Hear more on why he calls Columbus home!

For Cam Atkinson, it's simple... Ohio is home!

Home After Hockey with Cam Atkinson, presented by Tourism Ohio.

Erik Gudbranson is locked in and ready for more! 🔒

THE GUD NEWS IS TRUE!!!

We’ve signed D Erik Gudbranson to a one-year contract 🤩

GM Don Waddell Free Agency Media Availability

GM Don Waddell speaks to the media at Nationwide Arena.

Cayden Lindstrom has BIG GOALS for Next Season with the Michigan State Spartans! 💥

Cayden Lindstrom and Player Development Coach, Tommy Cross, speak to the media to recap the 2026 Development Camp, presented by G&J Pepsi.

Thank You For Everything, Boone ❤️

An example on and off the ice of what it means to be a Blue Jacket ❤️

Thank you, Boone!

Trent Vogelhuber Joins Bones Behind the Bench 💪

Trent Vogelhuber speaks to the media for the first time as the new Assistant Coach!

CAMP IS IN SESSION! ⛺️🏒

Oscar Hemming, Andreyanov Pyotr, Evan Jardine, Cayden Lindstrom and Jackson Smith speak to the media after the first day of the 2026 Development Camp, presented by G&J Pepsi.

6 New Blue Jackets Selected on Day 2 of the NHL Draft!💥

Ville Siren, Director of Amateur Scouting, and Trevor Timmins, Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, speak to the media about today's draft picks.

Alessandro Di Iorio and Evan Jardine are OFFICIALLY BLUE JACKETS! 💥

3rd and 4th round picks, Alessandro Di Iorio and Evan Jardine, speak to the media for the first time after being selected in the 2026 NHL Draft!

General Manager Don Waddell 2026 NHL Draft Night One Media Availability

President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell speaks to the media after selecting Oscar Hemming with the 14th pick in the NHL Draft!