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1997-1998

1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Roster

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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, USAMap
Founded
2000

1997-1998 Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Facts

Nationalities
    Experience
    Affiliated Team(s)

    Arena Information

    Arena Name
    Nationwide Arena
    Location
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Capacity
    18 500
    Construction Year
    2000
    A photo of arena: Nationwide Arena

    Columbus Blue Jackets Games

    date home visiting score league
    02/26/2025 12:00 AM UTCColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsDallas StarsDallas Stars-NHL
    02/23/2025 12:00 AM UTCColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsChicago BlackhawksChicago Blackhawks-NHL
    02/09/2025 12:00 AM UTCColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsNew York RangersNew York Rangers3 - 4 NHL
    02/07/2025 12:00 AM UTCColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsUtah Hockey ClubUtah Hockey Club2 - 3 NHL
    02/05/2025 12:00 AM UTCBuffalo SabresBuffalo SabresColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets3 - 2 NHL
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    Latest Transactions

    DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
    01/17/2025extension
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    01/13/2025extension
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    01/09/2025Up/DownjoiningCleveland Monsters
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    01/08/2025Up/DownjoiningCleveland Monsters
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    12/23/2024Up/DownjoiningCleveland Monsters
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    12/11/2024confirmedjoiningOshawa Generals
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    11/30/2024confirmedjoiningMinnesota Wild
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    11/30/2024confirmedleavingMinnesota Wild
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    Columbus Blue Jackets History and Standings

    season league GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
    2024-2025NHL561822-88184186601.079-Group info
    2023-2024NHL822143-612237300660.816Did not make playoffsGroup info
    2022-2023NHL821548-109214330590.7216Did not make playoffsGroup info
    2021-2022NHL822638-117262300810.9910Did not make playoffsGroup info
    2020-2021NHL561826--12137187480.8628Did not make playoffs
    2019-2020NHL703322--15180187811.1614Conference QF lossInfo
    2018-2019NHL824731--4258232981.213Conference SF loss
    2017-2018NHL824530--7242230971.1814Conference QF loss
    2016-2017NHL825024--82491951081.324Conference QF loss
    2015-2016NHL823440--8219252760.9327Did not make playoffs
    2014-2015NHL824235--5236250891.0923Did not make playoffs
    2013-2014NHL824332--7231216931.1314Conference QF loss
    2012-2013NHL482417--7120119551.1517Did not make playoffs
    2011-2012NHL822946--7202262650.7930Did not make playoffs
    2010-2011NHL823435--13215258810.9924Did not make playoffs
    2009-2010NHL823235--15216259790.9627Did not make playoffs
    2008-2009NHL824131--10226230921.1216Conference QF loss
    2007-2008NHL823436--12193218800.9825Did not make playoffs
    2006-2007NHL823342--7201249730.8924Did not make playoffs
    2005-2006NHL823543--4223279740.925Did not make playoffs
    2003-2004NHL8225458-4177238620.7627Did not make playoffs
    2002-2003NHL8229428-3213263690.8428Did not make playoffs
    2001-2002NHL8222478-5164255570.729Did not make playoffs
    2000-2001NHL8228399-6190233710.8723Did not make playoffs

    Columbus Blue Jackets Retired Numbers

    Where Are They Now?

    Played in the team during season
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    Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

    Season Roster Avg Height Avg Weight Avg Age
    2024-2025View Roster6'1"198 lbs27.48
    2023-2024View Roster6'1"194 lbs25.28
    2022-2023View Roster6'1"194 lbs25.55
    2021-2022View Roster6'0"192 lbs25.26
    2020-2021View Roster6'1"198 lbs26.59
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    Regular Season

    Franchise All-Time Points

    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagRick Nash (F)674289258547
    2.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)627213189402
    3.undefined flagBoone Jenner (F)715192172364
    4.undefined flagZach Werenski (D)541107254361
    5.undefined flagNick Foligno (F)599142192334
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    Franchise All-Time Goals

    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagRick Nash (F)674289258547
    2.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)627213189402
    3.undefined flagBoone Jenner (F)715192172364
    4.undefined flagNick Foligno (F)599142192334
    5.undefined flagR.J. Umberger (F)445120130250
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    Franchise All-Time Assists

    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagRick Nash (F)674289258547
    2.undefined flagZach Werenski (D)541107254361
    3.undefined flagDavid Výborný (F)543113204317
    4.undefined flagNick Foligno (F)599142192334
    5.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)627213189402
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    Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

    #PlayerGPGTPPIM
    1.undefined flagJared Boll (F)51827621195
    2.undefined flagJody Shelley (F)38011291025
    3.undefined flagDerek Dorsett (F)2802765727
    4.undefined flagRick Nash (F)674289547568
    5.undefined flagRostislav Klesla (D)51041133508
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    Franchise All-Time Games Played

    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagBoone Jenner (F)715192172364
    2.undefined flagRick Nash (F)674289258547
    3.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)627213189402
    4.undefined flagNick Foligno (F)599142192334
    5.undefined flagDavid Savard (D)59741125166
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    Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

    #PlayerGPGTPPPG
    1.undefined flagArtemi Panarin (F)160551691.06
    2.undefined flagSean Monahan (F)4114411.00
    3.undefined flagRay Whitney (F)151451400.93
    4.undefined flagJohnny Gaudreau (F)161331340.83
    5.undefined flagRick Nash (F)6742895470.81
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    Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagArtemi Panarin (F)2018-2019NHL792859871.1023
    2.undefined flagArtemi Panarin (F)2017-2018NHL812755821.0126
    3.undefined flagRick Nash (F)2008-2009NHL784039791.0152
    4.undefined flagRay Whitney (F)2002-2003NHL812452760.9422
    5.undefined flagJohnny Gaudreau (F)2022-2023NHL802153740.9322
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    Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)2018-2019NHL804128690.8620
    2.undefined flagRick Nash (F)2003-2004NHL804116570.7187
    3.undefined flagRick Nash (F)2008-2009NHL784039791.0152
    4.undefined flagRick Nash (F)2007-2008NHL803831690.8695
    5.undefined flagCam Atkinson (F)2016-2017NHL823527620.7622
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    Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagArtemi Panarin (F)2018-2019NHL792859871.1023
    2.undefined flagJakub Voráček (F)2021-2022NHL79656620.7844
    3.undefined flagArtemi Panarin (F)2017-2018NHL812755821.0126
    4.undefined flagJohnny Gaudreau (F)2022-2023NHL802153740.9322
    5.undefined flagRay Whitney (F)2002-2003NHL812452760.9422
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    Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGTPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagJody Shelley (F)2002-2003NHL68150.07249
    2.undefined flagDerek Dorsett (F)2011-2012NHL7712200.26235
    3.undefined flagJody Shelley (F)2003-2004NHL76360.08228
    4.undefined flagJared Boll (F)2007-2008NHL755100.13226
    5.undefined flagJody Shelley (F)2001-2002NHL52360.12206
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    Nationalities Throughout History

      Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections

      rnd # player born birthplace height weight
      2024
      1#4undefined flagCayden Lindstrom (F)02/03/2006Chetwynd, BC, CAN6'4"214 lbs
      2#36undefined flagCharlie Elick (D)01/17/2006Villach, AUT6'4"203 lbs
      2#60undefined flagEvan Gardner (G)01/25/2006Fort St. John, BC, CAN6'1"176 lbs
      3#86undefined flagLuca Marrelli (D)10/04/2005Toronto, ON, CAN6'2"185 lbs
      4#101undefined flagTanner Henricks (D)07/25/2006Mission Viejo, CA, USA6'4"205 lbs
      6#165undefined flagLuke Ashton (D)01/21/2005North Vancouver, BC, CAN6'6"238 lbs
      2023
      1#3undefined flagAdam Fantilli (F)10/12/2004Toronto, ON, CAN6'2"194 lbs
      2#34undefined flagGavin Brindley (F)10/05/2004Estero, FL, USA5'9"168 lbs
      3#66undefined flagWilliam Whitelaw (F)02/05/2005Rosemount, MN, USA5'9"174 lbs
      4#98undefined flagAndrew Strathmann (D)02/27/2005Beach Park, IL, USA5'11"187 lbs
      4#114undefined flagLuca Pinelli (F)04/05/2005Hamilton, ON, CAN5'9"168 lbs
      5#156undefined flagMelvin Strahl (G)03/18/2005Sollefteå, SWE6'3"170 lbs
      7#194undefined flagOiva Keskinen (F)02/28/2004Ylöjärvi, FIN6'0"181 lbs
      7#224undefined flagTyler Peddle (F)01/28/2005Antigonish, NS, CAN6'1"209 lbs
      2022
      1#6undefined flagDavid Jiricek (D)11/28/2003Klatovy, CZE6'3"209 lbs
      1#12undefined flagDenton Mateychuk (D)07/12/2004Winnipeg, MB, CAN5'11"192 lbs
      2#44undefined flagLuca Del Bel Belluz (F)11/10/2003Woodbridge, ON, CAN6'1"185 lbs
      3#96undefined flagJordan Dumais (F)04/15/2004Longueuil, QC, CAN5'9"174 lbs
      4#109undefined flagKirill Dolzhenkov (F)04/20/2004Moskva, RUS6'6"223 lbs
      5#138undefined flagSergei Ivanov (G)04/03/2004Chernushka, RUS6'0"157 lbs
      7#203undefined flagJames Fisher (F)04/28/2004Burlington, MA, USA6'2"185 lbs
      View Complete Draft History

      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