The Columbus Blue Jackets have 7 days until Nationwide Arena premiere: The Story of Jersey #7

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had many players wear the Union Blue throughout their history. However, the No. 7 was only worn a few times.

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Let's look at the players who have worn this number.

Who wore it first?

Who wore it last?

• Sean Kuraly – The Columbus native has played in 210 games for Columbus and is entering his fourth season as a Blue Jacket. He scored 34 goals and totaled 68 points in four seasons, equaling his totals for Boston in 270 games. Since arriving in Columbus, Kuraly has set personal records for goals and points in a single season.

Who wore it best?

• Jack Johnson – Johnson played 445 games for Columbus after being traded from the LA Kings for Jeff Carter. He scored 36 goals and scored 156 points in seven years. He's been on the rise since leaving Columbus, but finally won a Stanley Cup in 2022. This summer he returned to Cannon City to mentor the youth on the CBJ blue line.

Others who have worn #7

• Scott Lachance – He played 138 games in Columbus and scored a total of five points. After leaving Columbus and retiring in 2007, he never played another NHL game. Today he is the head of US scouting for the New Jersey Devils.

• John Moore – Moore played in only 86 games in Columbus and had 8 points. He most recently went 22-23 for the Anaheim Ducks.

• Jeff Carter – Carter played less than a season in Columbus before forcing his way to the LA Kings in a trade.

• Gavin Bayreuther – Bayreuther played 103 games for Columbus and scored 23 points. The legend of the Seattle Kraken plays in the Swiss National League.

There are still 7 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena.

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