From an EDGE stats standpoint, Marchenko checks many boxes that explain his full-fledged breakout season after leading Columbus in goals last season (23 in 78 games); he’s their best in the category again and on pace for 32 goals (18 in first 45 games). He is among the forward leaders in the following categories:

Waddell continues to work on the Blue Jackets' mountain of pending free agents, re-signing Jake Christiansen with two-year extension.

Fans can pre-order CBJ jerseys exclusively at The Blue Line and TheBlueLineOnline.com through February 4

Despite losing Laine and Gaudreau as top scorers, the fast-rising Blue Jackets have impressed GM Don Waddell with a offensive firepower.

The NHL and sports apparel company Fanatics, who worked closely with the Blue Jackets and Red Wings in designing the jerseys, released both looks on Thursday. This outdoor game, the 43rd staged by the NHL, will be the first for Columbus and the fifth for Detroit.

The wait is over for those wondering what the Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings will wear while playing outdoors March 1 at Ohio Stadium.

The Blue Jackets should buy at the NHL trade deadline and Mikael Granlund should be their top target to improve their forward core.

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell says captain Boone Jenner is ahead of schedule and center Sean Monahan will miss at least two weeks.

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The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets' NHL Stadium Series uniforms include nods to the automotive and military history with new designs and details.

The NHL and Fanatics have unveiled jerseys for the upcoming Stadium Series game between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets.