Columbus Blue Jackets
2025-26 Cap Overview
Projected Cap Space
$14,209,428
Current Cap Space
$16,239,346
Deadline Cap Space
$64,957,385
Projected Playoff Cap Space
$20,851,876
Projected Cap Hit
$81,290,572
$70.60M
Floor
$95.50M
Limit
Annual Cap Hit
$81,282,499
Projected Playoff Cap Hit
$74,648,124
Bonus Overages
$0
Potential Bonuses
$3,950,000
LTIR Pool
$0
Active Roster
22/23
Standard Contracts
43/50
Retained Remaining
3/3
Transactions
13
Oct
Dumais (hip) was activated off non-roster, injured reserve and sent down to AHL Cleveland on Monday.
Active Injuries
Cap Projections
Abbreviated $Amounts
| 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NHL Cap Limit |
$95,500,000$95.50M |
$104,000,000$104.00M |
$113,500,000$113.50M |
$113,500,000$113.50M |
Projected Cap Hit |
$81,290,572$81.29M |
$57,845,000$57.85M |
$39,458,334$39.46M |
$29,875,000$29.88M |
Projected Cap Space |
$14,209,428$14.21M |
$46,155,000$46.16M |
$74,041,666$74.04M |
$83,625,000$83.63M |
Annual Cap Hit |
$81,282,499$81.28M |
$57,845,000$57.85M |
$39,458,334$39.46M |
$29,875,000$29.88M |
Current Cap Space |
$16,239,346$16.24M |
$46,155,000$46.16M |
$74,041,666$74.04M |
$83,625,000$83.63M |
Deadline Cap Space |
$64,957,385$64.96M |
- |
- |
- |
LTIR Pool |
- |
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Actual Salary Paid |
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Bonus Overages |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Potential Bonuses |
$3,950,000$3.95M |
$1,000,000$1.00M |
- |
- |
Active Roster |
22/23 | 14/23 | 7/23 | 6/23 |
Standard Contracts |
43/50 | 23/50 | 10/50 | 6/50 |
Retained Remaining |
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2026 NHL Draft
See Full Draft| Round | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
 |
31.29 |
|
2 |
|
5.71 |
Aug 19 2024 | Traded Away
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine and a 2026 2nd round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Jordan Harris
|
3 |
|
2.05 |
|
3 |
 |
2.05 |
Nov 30 2024
The Minnesota Wild acquired David Jiricek and a 2025 5th round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt, a 2025 1st round pick, 2026 3rd round pick, 2026 4th round pick, and 2027 2nd round pick
|
4 |
 |
0.98 |
Mar 8 2024
The New York Rangers acquired Jack Roslovic from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2026 4th round pick
|
4 |
|
0.98 |
Jun 28 2025 | Traded Away
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired a 2025 3rd round pick (#76) from the Detroit Red Wings for a 2025 4th round pick (#109) anda 2024 4th round pick
|
4 |
 |
0.98 |
Nov 30 2024
The Minnesota Wild acquired David Jiricek and a 2025 5th round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt, a 2025 1st round pick, 2026 3rd round pick, 2026 4th round pick, and 2027 2nd round pick
|
5 |
|
0.54 |
|
6 |
 |
0.29 |
Feb 22 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Emil Bemstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Alexander Nylander and a 2026 6th round pick
|
6 |
|
0.29 |
Sep 14 2025 | Traded Away
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2026 6th round pick
|
7 |
|
0.14 |
2027 NHL Draft
See Full Draft| Round | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
31.29 |
|
2 |
|
5.71 |
Jun 27 2025 | Traded Away
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Charlie Coyle from the Colorado Avalanche for Gavin Brindley, a 2025 3rd round pick (#77) and a 2027 2nd round pick
|
2 |
 |
5.71 |
Nov 30 2024
The Minnesota Wild acquired David Jiricek and a 2025 5th round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Daemon Hunt, a 2025 1st round pick, 2026 3rd round pick, 2026 4th round pick, and 2027 2nd round pick
|
3 |
 |
2.05 |
Mar 8 2024
The Boston Bruins acquired Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2027 3rd round pick and Jakub Zboril
|
3 |
|
2.05 |
|
4 |
|
0.98 |
|
5 |
|
0.54 |
|
6 |
|
0.29 |
|
7 |
|
0.14 |
2028 NHL Draft
See Full Draft| Round | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
31.29 |
|
2 |
|
5.71 |
|
3 |
|
2.05 |
|
4 |
|
0.98 |
|
5 |
|
0.54 |
|
6 |
|
0.29 |
|
7 |
|
0.14 |
2029 NHL Draft
See Full Draft| Round | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
31.29 |
|
2 |
|
5.71 |
|
3 |
|
2.05 |
|
4 |
|
0.98 |
|
5 |
|
0.54 |
|
6 |
|
0.29 |
|
7 |
|
0.14 |
2030 NHL Draft
See Full Draft| Round | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
31.29 |
|
2 |
|
5.71 |
|
3 |
|
2.05 |
|
4 |
|
0.98 |
|
5 |
|
0.54 |
|
6 |
|
0.29 |
|
7 |
|
0.14 |
Information
General Manager
End:Active
Start:May 28, 2024
End:May 27, 2024
Start:Feb 15, 2024
End:Feb 14, 2024
Start:Feb 13, 2013
End:Feb 12, 2013
Start:Jun 15, 2007
Coaches
Dean Evason
Head Coach
Mike Haviland
Assistant Coach
Steve McCarthy
Assistant Coach
Jared Boll
Assistant Coach
Scott Ford
Assistant Coach
Niklas Backstrom
Goalie Coach
Affiliates
Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
Next Up
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Blues
Unconfirmed
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Full Roster Breakdown
The Columbus Blue Jackets have $14,209,428 in projected cap space and a projected cap hit of $81,290,572. The team currently has an active roster of 22 players, with 43 players under contract.
Abbreviated $Amounts
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age33
posC,RW
shotr
|
$5,250,000$5.25M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age32
posC,LW
shotl
|
$3,750,000$3.75M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age31
posC
shotl
|
$5,500,000$5.50M
|
$5,500,000$5.50M
|
$5,500,000$5.50M
|
$5,500,000$5.50M
|
$0
UFA
|
|
|
age30
posLW
shotl
|
$2,500,000$2.50M
|
$2,500,000$2.50M
|
$2,500,000$2.50M
|
$2,500,000$2.50M
|
$0
UFA
|
|
|
age31
posLW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age25
posC,LW
shotl
|
$1,300,000$1.30M
|
$1,300,000$1.30M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age25
posRW,LW
shotr
|
$3,850,000$3.85M
|
$3,850,000$3.85M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||
|
age28
posRW,LW
shotr
|
$3,000,000$3.00M
|
$3,000,000$3.00M
|
$3,000,000$3.00M
|
$3,000,000$3.00M
|
$3,000,000$3.00M
|
$0
UFA
2031
|
|
age25
posC,LW
shotl
|
$4,175,000$4.18M
|
$4,175,000$4.18M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||
|
age24
posLW
shotl
|
$2,100,000$2.10M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age22
posC,LW
shotl
|
$2,250,000$2.25M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age23
posLW,RW
shotl
|
$1,800,000$1.80M
|
$1,800,000$1.80M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||
|
age21
posC
shotl
|
$950,000$950K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
Totals |
$37,200,000$37.20M | $22,125,000$22.13M | $11,000,000$11.00M | $11,000,000$11.00M | $3,000,000$3.00M |
7
Defence
$34,319,999$34.32M
$35,069,999$35.07M
$36,430,000$36.43M
$8,000,000$8.00M
35.9% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age33
posRD
shotr
|
$4,000,000$4.00M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age31
posLD,RD
shotr
|
$6,250,000$6.25M
|
$6,250,000$6.25M
|
$6,250,000$6.25M
|
$6,250,000$6.25M
|
$6,250,000$6.25M
|
$0
UFA
2031
|
|
age28
posLD,RD
shotl
|
$8,500,000$8.50M
|
$8,500,000$8.50M
|
$8,500,000$8.50M
|
$8,500,000$8.50M
|
$8,500,000$8.50M
|
$0
UFA
2032
|
|
age28
posLD
shotl
|
$9,583,333$9.58M
|
$9,583,334$9.58M
|
$9,583,334$9.58M
|
$0
UFA
|
||
|
age27
posRD,LD
shotr
|
$4,125,000$4.13M
|
$4,125,000$4.13M
|
$4,125,000$4.13M
|
$4,125,000$4.13M
|
$0
UFA
|
|
|
age26
posLD
shotl
|
$975,000$975K
|
$975,000$975K
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age21
posLD,RD
shotl
|
$886,666$887K
|
$886,666$887K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
Totals |
$34,319,999$34.32M | $30,320,000$30.32M | $28,458,334$28.46M | $18,875,000$18.88M | $14,750,000$14.75M |
2
Goaltenders
$6,212,500$6.21M
$6,212,500$6.21M
$6,350,000$6.35M
$25,000$25K
6.5% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age31
catchesL
|
$5,400,000$5.40M
|
$5,400,000$5.40M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age24
catchesL
|
$812,500$813K
|
$0
UFA-Group6
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
Totals |
$6,212,500$6.21M | $5,400,000$5.40M |
1
Buried
$2,125,000$2.13M
$3,275,000$3.28M
$3,275,000$3.28M
$2,500,000$2.50M
2.2% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age28
catchesL
|
$2,125,000$2.13M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
Totals |
$2,125,000$2.13M |
2
Buyout & Cap Charges
$1,425,000$1.43M
-
-
-
1.5% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age31
posC,LW
shotl
Buyout
|
$891,667$892K
|
$0
|
||||
|
age25
posD
shotr
Buyout
|
$533,333$533K
|
$0
|
||||
Totals |
$1,425,000$1.43M |
0
Retained
-
-
-
-
0.0% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Totals |
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Abbreviated $Amounts
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age31
posC,LW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age30
posRW
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age23
posLW,RW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
|
age22
posLW,C
shotl
|
$841,666$842K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
|
age22
posC
shotl
|
$858,333$858K
|
$858,333$858K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
|
age21
posC
shotl
|
$859,999$860K
|
$859,999$860K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
|
age21
posRW
shotr
|
$859,999$860K
|
$859,999$860K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
|
age23
posC
shotr
|
$800,000$800K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
|
age20
posC
shotl
|
$846,666$847K
|
$846,666$847K
|
$846,666$847K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
|
age21
posC
shotl
|
$860,000$860K
|
$860,000$860K
|
$860,000$860K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
|
age28
posC,LW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age23
posRW,C
shotr
|
$923,750$924K
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
Totals |
$9,950,413$9.95M | $4,284,997$4.28M | $1,706,666$1.71M |
7
Non-roster Defence
$6,060,556$6.06M
$6,381,389$6.38M
$6,040,000$6.04M
$475,000$475K
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age29
posD
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age25
posD
shotl
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age22
posD
shotr
|
$925,000$925K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
|
age22
posD
shotl
|
$825,000$825K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
|
age22
posD
shotl
|
$867,500$868K
|
$867,500$868K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
|
age19
posD
shotr
|
$906,667$907K
|
$906,667$907K
|
$906,667$907K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
|
age20
posD
shotr
|
$838,889$839K
|
$838,889$839K
|
$838,889$839K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
|
age22
posD
shotl
|
$922,500$923K
|
$922,500$923K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
Totals |
$6,060,556$6.06M | $3,535,556$3.54M | $1,745,556$1.75M |
4
Non-roster Goaltenders
$2,431,389$2.43M
$2,518,889$2.52M
$2,422,500$2.42M
$97,500$98K
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
age28
catchesL
|
$3,275,000$3.28M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age27
catchesL
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
|
age21
catchesL
|
$785,556$786K
|
$785,556$786K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
|
age19
catchesL
|
$870,833$871K
|
$870,833$871K
|
$870,833$871K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
Totals |
$2,431,389$2.43M | $1,656,389$1.66M | $870,833$871K |
Reserve Non-roster
7forwards
Quenneville, Peter
age31
sign by
Indefinite
Dolzhenkov, Kirill
age21
sign by
Indefinite
Fisher, James
age21
sign by
Aug 15, 2028
Whitelaw, William
age20
sign by
Aug 15, 2027
Lindstrom, Cayden
age19
sign by
Jun 1, 2028
Griffin, Owen
age18
sign by
Jun 1, 2027
Loranger, Jérémy
age18
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
7defence
Makarov, Nikolai
age22
sign by
Indefinite
Strathmann, Andrew
age20
sign by
Aug 15, 2028
Henricks, Tanner
age19
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
Ashton, Luke
age20
sign by
Aug 15, 2028
Smith, Jackson
age18
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
Vass, Malte
age18
sign by
Jun 1, 2029
Hedin Raftheim, Victor
age18
sign by
Jun 1, 2029
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