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1997-1998
1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Roster
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1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Staff
- General Manager
Doug MacLean - PresidentDoug MacLean
Stories
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1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Demographics
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Columbus Blue Jackets Facts
- Plays in
- National Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Union Blue + Goal Red + Capital Silver + White
- Town
- Columbus, OH, USA
Map - Founded
- 2000
1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- Experience
- Columbus Blue Jackets: 0 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
- Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Nationwide Arena
- Location
- Columbus, OH, USA
- Capacity
- 18 500
- Construction Year
- 2000
Columbus Blue Jackets Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Columbus Blue Jackets |  Utah Mammoth | - | NHL |
| 10/01/2026 11:00 PM UTC | Columbus Blue Jackets |  Buffalo Sabres | - | NHL |
| 04/14/2026 11:00 PM UTC | Columbus Blue Jackets |  Washington Capitals | 1 - 2 | NHL |
| 04/12/2026 10:00 PM UTC | Columbus Blue Jackets |  Boston Bruins | 2 - 3 | NHL |
| 04/11/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Montréal Canadiens | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 - 5 | NHL |
Latest Transactions
08/06/2026
confirmed
Leaving forSkellefteå AIK
08/02/2026
loan
Leaving forSKA St. Petersburg
07/24/2026
extension
07/23/2026
extension
extension
07/15/2026
extension
07/08/2026
confirmed
Joining fromSKA St. Petersburg
07/06/2026
confirmed
Leaving forManitoba Moose
Columbus Blue Jackets History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | NHL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -  |
| 2025-2026 | NHL | 82 | 28 | 30 | - | 12 | 12 | 253 | 253 | 92 | 1.12 | 11 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2024-2025 | NHL | 82 | 30 | 33 | - | 10 | 9 | 273 | 268 | 89 | 1.09 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2023-2024 | NHL | 82 | 21 | 43 | - | 6 | 12 | 237 | 300 | 66 | 0.8 | 16 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | NHL | 82 | 15 | 48 | - | 10 | 9 | 214 | 330 | 59 | 0.72 | 16 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | NHL | 82 | 26 | 38 | - | 11 | 7 | 262 | 300 | 81 | 0.99 | 10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | NHL | 56 | 18 | 26 | - | - | 12 | 137 | 187 | 48 | 0.86 | 28 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2019-2020 | NHL | 70 | 33 | 22 | - | - | 15 | 180 | 187 | 81 | 1.16 | 14 | Conference QF loss  |
| 2018-2019 | NHL | 82 | 47 | 31 | - | - | 4 | 258 | 232 | 98 | 1.2 | 13 | Conference SF loss |
| 2017-2018 | NHL | 82 | 45 | 30 | - | - | 7 | 242 | 230 | 97 | 1.18 | 14 | Conference QF loss |
| 2016-2017 | NHL | 82 | 50 | 24 | - | - | 8 | 249 | 195 | 108 | 1.32 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2015-2016 | NHL | 82 | 34 | 40 | - | - | 8 | 219 | 252 | 76 | 0.93 | 27 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2014-2015 | NHL | 82 | 42 | 35 | - | - | 5 | 236 | 250 | 89 | 1.09 | 23 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2013-2014 | NHL | 82 | 43 | 32 | - | - | 7 | 231 | 216 | 93 | 1.13 | 14 | Conference QF loss |
| 2012-2013 | NHL | 48 | 24 | 17 | - | - | 7 | 120 | 119 | 55 | 1.15 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2011-2012 | NHL | 82 | 29 | 46 | - | - | 7 | 202 | 262 | 65 | 0.79 | 30 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2010-2011 | NHL | 82 | 34 | 35 | - | - | 13 | 215 | 258 | 81 | 0.99 | 24 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2009-2010 | NHL | 82 | 32 | 35 | - | - | 15 | 216 | 259 | 79 | 0.96 | 27 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2008-2009 | NHL | 82 | 41 | 31 | - | - | 10 | 226 | 230 | 92 | 1.12 | 16 | Conference QF loss |
| 2007-2008 | NHL | 82 | 34 | 36 | - | - | 12 | 193 | 218 | 80 | 0.98 | 25 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | NHL | 82 | 33 | 42 | - | - | 7 | 201 | 249 | 73 | 0.89 | 24 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2005-2006 | NHL | 82 | 35 | 43 | - | - | 4 | 223 | 279 | 74 | 0.9 | 25 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2003-2004 | NHL | 82 | 25 | 45 | 8 | - | 4 | 177 | 238 | 62 | 0.76 | 27 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2002-2003 | NHL | 82 | 29 | 42 | 8 | - | 3 | 213 | 263 | 69 | 0.84 | 28 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2001-2002 | NHL | 82 | 22 | 47 | 8 | - | 5 | 164 | 255 | 57 | 0.7 | 29 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2000-2001 | NHL | 82 | 28 | 39 | 9 | - | 6 | 190 | 233 | 71 | 0.87 | 23 | Did not make playoffs |
Columbus Blue Jackets Retired Numbers
Columbus Blue Jackets Stars And Cult Players
Sergei Fedorov (F)
Espen Knutsen (F)- Geoff Sanderson (F)
Jaroslav Spacek (D)- David Vyborny (F)
- Jody Shelley (F)
Kristian Huselius (F)- Rostislav Klesla (D)
R.J. Umberger (F)- Fyodor Tyutin (D)
- Rick Nash (F)
- Jack Johnson (D)
- Derick Brassard (F)
- Nick Foligno (F)
- Steve Mason (G)
- Sergei Bobrovsky (G)
- Cam Atkinson (F)
- Ryan Johansen (F)
- Boone Jenner (F)
- Johnny Gaudreau (F)
- Seth Jones (D)
- Zach Werenski (D)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Markus Nutivaara (D) | 2026-2027 | Pelicans | Liiga | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2. | Ryan MacInnis (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 3. | Lukas Sedlak (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Champions HL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4. | Yegor Zamula (D) | 2026-2027 | CSKA Moskva | KHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. | Mikhail Grigorenko (F) | 2026-2027 | Traktor Chelyabinsk | KHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6. | Markus Hännikäinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Jokerit | Liiga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. |  Tim Berni (D) | 2026-2027 | ZSC Lions | NL | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Calvin Thürkauf (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Lugano | NL | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9. | Grégory Hofmann (F) | 2026-2027 | EV Zug | NL | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10. | Gabriel Carlsson (D) | 2026-2027 | Färjestad BK | SHL | - | - | - | - | - |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 28.30 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'1" | 203 lbs | 28.41 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 27.35 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 25.92 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 26.18 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 258 | 547 |
| 2. | Zach Werenski (D) | 642 | 135 | 330 | 465 |
| 3. | Boone Jenner (F) | 808 | 212 | 209 | 421 |
| 4. | Cam Atkinson (F) | 627 | 213 | 189 | 402 |
| 5. | Nick Foligno (F) | 599 | 142 | 192 | 334 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 258 | 547 |
| 2. | Cam Atkinson (F) | 627 | 213 | 189 | 402 |
| 3. | Boone Jenner (F) | 808 | 212 | 209 | 421 |
| 4. | Nick Foligno (F) | 599 | 142 | 192 | 334 |
| 5. | Zach Werenski (D) | 642 | 135 | 330 | 465 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zach Werenski (D) | 642 | 135 | 330 | 465 |
| 2. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 258 | 547 |
| 3. | Boone Jenner (F) | 808 | 212 | 209 | 421 |
| 4. | David Vyborny (F) | 543 | 113 | 204 | 317 |
| 5. | Nick Foligno (F) | 599 | 142 | 192 | 334 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jared Boll (F) | 518 | 27 | 62 | 1195 |
| 2. | Jody Shelley (F) | 380 | 11 | 29 | 1025 |
| 3. | Derek Dorsett (F) | 280 | 27 | 65 | 727 |
| 4. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 547 | 568 |
| 5. | Rostislav Klesla (D) | 510 | 41 | 133 | 508 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boone Jenner (F) | 808 | 212 | 209 | 421 |
| 2. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 258 | 547 |
| 3. | Zach Werenski (D) | 642 | 135 | 330 | 465 |
| 4. | Cam Atkinson (F) | 627 | 213 | 189 | 402 |
| 5. | Nick Foligno (F) | 599 | 142 | 192 | 334 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Artemi Panarin (F) | 160 | 55 | 169 | 1.06 |
| 2. | Ray Whitney (F) | 151 | 45 | 140 | 0.93 |
| 3. | Johnny Gaudreau (F) | 161 | 33 | 134 | 0.83 |
| 4. | Mason Marchment (F) | 39 | 15 | 32 | 0.82 |
| 5. | Rick Nash (F) | 674 | 289 | 547 | 0.81 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Artemi Panarin (F) | 2018-2019 | 79 | 28 | 87 |
| 2. | Artemi Panarin (F) | 2017-2018 | 81 | 27 | 82 |
| 3. | Zach Werenski (D) | 2024-2025 | 81 | 23 | 82 |
| 4. | Zach Werenski (D) | 2025-2026 | 75 | 22 | 81 |
| 5. | Rick Nash (F) | 2008-2009 | 78 | 40 | 79 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cam Atkinson (F) | 2018-2019 | 80 | 41 | 69 |
| 2. | Rick Nash (F) | 2003-2004 | 80 | 41 | 57 |
| 3. | Rick Nash (F) | 2008-2009 | 78 | 40 | 79 |
| 4. | Rick Nash (F) | 2007-2008 | 80 | 38 | 69 |
| 5. | Cam Atkinson (F) | 2016-2017 | 82 | 35 | 62 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Artemi Panarin (F) | 2018-2019 | 79 | 59 | 87 |
| 2. | Zach Werenski (D) | 2024-2025 | 81 | 59 | 82 |
| 3. | Zach Werenski (D) | 2025-2026 | 75 | 59 | 81 |
| 4. | Jakub Voráček (F) | 2021-2022 | 79 | 56 | 62 |
| 5. | Artemi Panarin (F) | 2017-2018 | 81 | 55 | 82 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jody Shelley (F) | 2002-2003 | 68 | 5 | 249 |
| 2. | Derek Dorsett (F) | 2011-2012 | 77 | 20 | 235 |
| 3. | Jody Shelley (F) | 2003-2004 | 76 | 6 | 228 |
| 4. | Jared Boll (F) | 2007-2008 | 75 | 10 | 226 |
| 5. | Jody Shelley (F) | 2001-2002 | 52 | 6 | 206 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||||
| 1 | #14 | Oscar Hemming (F) | 08/13/2008 | Vaasa, FIN | 6'4" | 205 lbs |
| 3 | #94 | Alessandro Di Iorio (F) | 03/17/2008 | Vaughan, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 194 lbs |
| 4 | #121 | Evan Jardine (F) | 10/23/2007 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA | 6'0" | 185 lbs |
| 5 | #142 | Parker Snell (G) | 04/21/2008 | St. Albert, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 176 lbs |
| 6 | #182 | Anttoni Uronen (F) | 06/24/2008 | Kerava, FIN | 6'1" | 201 lbs |
| 6 | #185 | Jonas Woo (D) | 11/19/2006 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'9" | 174 lbs |
| 7 | #206 | Filip Novák (F) | 03/07/2008 | Chomutov, CZE | 6'1" | 198 lbs |
| 2025 | ||||||
| 1 | #14 | Jackson Smith (D) | 05/13/2007 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'4" | 194 lbs |
| 1 | #20 | Pyotr Andreyanov (G) | 01/22/2007 | Volsk, RUS | 6'2" | 207 lbs |
| 3 | #76 | Malte Vass (D) | 03/28/2007 | Karlstad, SWE | 6'3" | 194 lbs |
| 5 | #160 | Owen Griffin (F) | 04/08/2007 | Markham, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 170 lbs |
| 6 | #173 | Victor Hedin Raftheim (D) | 08/19/2007 | Stockholm, SWE | 6'5" | 212 lbs |
| 7 | #198 | Jérémy Loranger (F) | 06/15/2007 | Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN | 5'9" | 161 lbs |
| 2024 | ||||||
| 1 | #4 | Cayden Lindstrom (F) | 02/03/2006 | Chetwynd, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 220 lbs |
| 2 | #36 | Charlie Elick (D) | 01/17/2006 | Villach, AUT | 6'4" | 205 lbs |
| 2 | #60 | Evan Gardner (G) | 01/25/2006 | Fort St. John, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 181 lbs |
| 3 | #86 | Luca Marrelli (D) | 10/04/2005 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 185 lbs |
| 4 | #101 | Tanner Henricks (D) | 07/25/2006 | Mission Viejo, CA, USA | 6'4" | 205 lbs |
| 6 | #165 | Luke Ashton (D) | 01/21/2005 | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'6" | 238 lbs |
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Lineup used in first game in NHL
October 7, 2000 | 5-3 loss vs. Chicago
F 8 Geoff Sanderson
F 9 David Výborný
F 10 Serge Aubin
F 11 Kevin Dineen
F 17 Steve Maltais
F 18 Robert Kron
F 20 Bruce Gardiner
F 28 Tyler Wright
F 29 Krzysztof Oliwa
F 42 Kevyn Adams
F 43 Jan Čaloun
F 57 Steve Heinze
D 3 František Kučera
D 4 Lyle Odelein
D 5 Jamie Pushor
D 33 Petteri Nummelin
D 37 Mattias Timander
D 44 Rostislav Klesla
G 30 Marc Denis
G 31 Ron Tugnutt
October 7, 2000 | 5-3 loss vs. Chicago
F 8 Geoff Sanderson
F 9 David Výborný
F 10 Serge Aubin
F 11 Kevin Dineen
F 17 Steve Maltais
F 18 Robert Kron
F 20 Bruce Gardiner
F 28 Tyler Wright
F 29 Krzysztof Oliwa
F 42 Kevyn Adams
F 43 Jan Čaloun
F 57 Steve Heinze
D 3 František Kučera
D 4 Lyle Odelein
D 5 Jamie Pushor
D 33 Petteri Nummelin
D 37 Mattias Timander
D 44 Rostislav Klesla
G 30 Marc Denis
G 31 Ron Tugnutt