Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell says the team is not considering buying out any players. Waddell prefers to give goalie Elvis Merzlikins and defenseman Damon Severson another chance to succeed in ...

Buyout would require Columbus Blue Jackets to pay Damon Severson for 12 more years. Severson held all the leverage when former Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen acquired him June 9, ...

Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, who ultimately made the decision to sit Severson, played more than 800 games in the NHL. “All of your emotions come into it,” Evason said. “You’re mad ...

The issue: Severson has six years (gulp!) remaining on his contract, so forget about a buyout. That would stretch 12 years into the future. The Blue Jackets have to get Severson back up to speed.

Zach Werenski and Damon Severson each score twice while Erik Gudbranson and Nick Blankenburg also get on the board, while Jet Greaves makes 37 saves. 2025-26 Ticket Plans are on sale now!