Blue Jackets Add Lookalike Duos Across Columbus Roster

On October 13, 2026, the Columbus Blue Jackets highlighted two unusual teammate pairings as players, fans and staff noticed similarities between Damon Severson and Charlie Coyle, along with Cam Talbot and Erik Gudbranson, creating lookalike comparisons around the NHL roster.

According to NHL.com, the resemblance between Severson and Coyle became a running joke after Coyle joined Columbus in 2025. Fans at camp initially confused Coyle for Severson before learning the identities of the two players.

"Ah ... that's a good question," said Damon Severson and Charlie Coyle.

Coyle and Severson had both heard occasional comments about their appearance before becoming teammates, but the comparisons increased after Coyle arrived in Columbus.

"There were young kids when we were at camp who thought they were talking to [Severson], and they're talking to me," said Charlie Coyle.

Coyle explained that he had to introduce himself to fans who believed they were speaking with Severson during training camp activities.

"[I told them] I think you think I'm Severson. I'm Charlie. I'm new. Sorry!" said Charlie Coyle.

Severson said the two players embraced the comparisons, and the Blue Line Team store partnered with 500 Level to create a shirt featuring the duo.

"We lean into it. We say we're brothers," said Damon Severson.

Severson described the contrast between their backgrounds while explaining why the joke continued among teammates and supporters.

"We grew up on opposite ends of the spectrum, with him being East Coast- Boston, and me being a West Coast Canadian. That's kind of funny. So, we just lean in." said Damon Severson.

After Cam Talbot joined Columbus, another resemblance emerged between the goaltender and defenseman Erik Gudbranson. Gudbranson said he heard about the comparison before meeting Talbot.

"It was the first thing I heard about him," said Erik Gudbranson.

Gudbranson learned about Talbot's arrival through teammate Jet Greaves, who joked that Columbus was bringing in a player who looked like his brother.

"I didn’t know he had signed, and Jet [Greaves] told me that he was bringing my brother in, because we look alike." said Erik Gudbranson.

Talbot and Gudbranson have spent less time together than Severson and Coyle, but both veterans said they share similar perspectives on hockey despite playing different positions.

"Oh, definitely me. One hundred percent," said Cam Talbot.

Talbot was asked which player would perform better if they switched positions for a day, with the goaltender saying he believed he would adapt better to defense.

"Most guys think goalie is an easy job in practice, but I'd love to see how their body feels after one day." said Cam Talbot.

The four players agreed that Severson and Coyle were the closer match in appearance, while Gudbranson offered a different comparison between the two pairs.

"Charlie and [Severson] are more similar looking," said Erik Gudbranson.

Gudbranson then added his view on the second pairing's appearance after comparing the similarities between the two defensive teammates.

"and Cam and I are better looking." said Erik Gudbranson.