Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus remains stuck in the NHL's purgatory: never bad enough to bottom out and land a franchise-changer, never good enough to break through. Even a career year could not lift them out of it. Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy with 81 points from the blue line, and a young core of Kirill Marchenko (67 points) and 21-year-old Adam Fantilli (24 goals as the number one center) keeps the future interesting, but it still was not enough. The Blue Jackets held a playoff spot for much of the year before a late-season collapse knocked them out, the kind of finish that has defined this franchise for a decade. Jet Greaves gave them real goaltending with a .908 save percentage and the high-event style generates chances in bunches, but they bleed too much defensively and the roster is still missing the pieces that separate average from good. Until the front office finds them, Columbus looks destined to keep hovering in the middle.
2025-26 team profile · ranked out of 32
Player stats · 2025-26
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Player contracts · 2026-27
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Cap situation · 2026-27
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Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27
How much salary cap space do the Columbus Blue Jackets have in 2026-27?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have $13.65M in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $90.35M committed against the $104.0M cap (87% utilization).
Who is the highest-paid player on the Columbus Blue Jackets?
Zach Werenski is the Columbus Blue Jackets' highest-paid player with a $9.58M cap hit, signed through 2028.
How many players do the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed for 2026-27?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have 23 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (roster full).
Who are the Columbus Blue Jackets' highest-paid players?
The Columbus Blue Jackets' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Zach Werenski ($9.58M), Ivan Provorov ($8.5M), Damon Severson ($6.25M).
Which Columbus Blue Jackets players are pending restricted free agents?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have 1 pending restricted free agent: Adam Fantilli.
5-year points history
Regular-season points, last five seasons.
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2026 Draft Class
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