The Columbus Blue Jackets Need A Fast Start

After back to back games to start the season, the Blue Jackets get a 4 day break until their next Eastern conference battle, when they travel to play the Buffalo Sabres The Sabres are a team that shipped out a good amount of “older” players last year to bring in some new faces and rebuild their franchise.

Oct 2, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Buffalo Sabres goalie

(30) makes a save in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Detroit won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Sabres still possess quality in their goalie, Ryan Miller, and in dual captains, yes you read that right. A captain for home games and a captain for away games. This is an approach that I have yet to see, but who knows, maybe it will be all the rage in the coming seasons. Thomas Vanek will serve as captain during home games and Steve Ott will be the captain during the away games.

The Sabres are a team that is looking to rebuild, and I have no reason to believe anything other than that the Blue Jackets will tame the Sabres and move on to 3-0.

Prediction: CBJ 3  Buffalo 1