COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as vice president of hockey operations, the team announced on Tuesday. Gilman will assist team president and general manager Don Waddell in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations.

The longtime NHL executive will assist Don Waddell in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game to be played on January 6, 2026 on ESPN.

Sidney Crosby scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

The Blue Jackets reached the halfway point of their season in fitting fashion on Sunday. They blew a three-goal lead and lost in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins, continuing a theme that has defined and may destroy their season.

Columbus Blue Jackets (43 pts) vs. San Jose Sharks (43 pts) Game Preview Columbus is 29-34-0-6 all-time, and 10-21-0-3 on the road in San Jose. Projected Lineup **Lines Subject to Change at gametime due to injuries.

Latvia unveiled its Olympic hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the team will be anchored by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvi

More than 4,000 runners and walkers will celebrate fitness and hockey when the 11th Annual 5th Line 5K, presented by OhioHealth and In Association with Ohio Beef Council, NBC4, 93.3 The Bus, and MS3 Sports, is held at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, February 1.