Columbus Blue Jackets 2017-2018 Player Preview Matt Calvert
Today we continue our preview of the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup with a look at forward Matt Calvert.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a gritty forward in Matt Calvert that adds a true punch to the lineup. Calvert is a tough player that plays a good defensive game while still being able to add a few goals on the other end with 10 last season.
Calvert will likely slot in on the fourth line with Lukas Sedlak manning the middle and one of Markus Hannikainen, Sonny Milano or Vitaly Abramov on the other wing. Hannakainen plays a tougher style like Calvert while the other two would add more skill to the fourth line.
Columbus has more depth than they have ever had before, so players like Calvert are becoming more and more expendable. Calvert could be scratched a few times throughout the season with players in Cleveland being called up.
Calvert’s Future After This Season
Matt Calvert has been great in his role with the Blue Jackets, but his time may be coming to an end along with his contract. Calvert’s contract ends at the end of this season, and he will likely be on his way out because of the young wingers coming up.
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Calvert will leave a hole in the leadership department, but the skill that the other forwards have would warrant letting Calvert go at the end of the season. The Blue Jackets are in a good spot when it comes to depth for the future.
Now is not the time to start saying farewell to Calvert. Blue Jackets fans need to start coming to realize that Calvert could be on his way put of Columbus following this season.
The Blue Jackets are set for the future, but Calvert’s role will important this season. Calvert has had good moments with Columbus and those will continue this season as the team improve.