The 2024–25 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the 25th season for the

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franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The season was marred by the tragic passing of star player

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, who, along with his brother Matthew, were killed while riding their bikes on August 29, 2024, after being hit from behind by a suspected

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. The team dedicated the season in his memory. Despite a strong late-season push, the Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth consecutive season on April 16 after the

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defeated the

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Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The Columbus Blue Jackets preseason schedule was released on June 21, 2024.

Regular season

The Columbus Blue Jackets regular season schedule was released on July 2, 2024.

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Blue Jackets. Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Blue Jackets have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season.

Key

Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2025–26 season.

Trades

''Notes'' *This pick is top-five protected. Columbus will receive a first-round pick in 2025 if Minnesota's first-round pick is outside the top five. If Minnesota's first-round pick is inside the top-five then Columbus will receive a first-round pick in 2026.

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Columbus Blue Jackets' selections at the

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, which was held on June 28 to 29, 2024, at

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References

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