Columbus Blue Jackets {tied for 31st} Eastern Conference, Metropolitan Division
Any team that has Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine will not be near last place for long and the Blue Jackets have four 20-goal scorers from last season, with the progression of Mr. Chinakhov poised for a breakout season and Mr. Blankenburg on defense as well.
Columbus might become an offensive threat under new HC Babcock and the future looks bright with Toronto native Adam Fantilli drafted third overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft along with players that have heart like Sean Kuraly who became an Alternate Captain towards the end of last season.
A couple of notable home games for the Blue Jackets will for the first time play at home on Leap Year on February 29th against the Carolina Hurricanes, and December 23rd play Toronto, and all in green versus the Winnipeg Jets on St. Patrick’s Day.
Buffalo Winter 