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4 Columbus Blue Jackets to Watch in the 2018 Preseason Opener

By Lansing Murphy

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Vitaly Abramov #79 of the Columbus Blue Jackets advances the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during a preseason game at the United Center on September 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Vitaly Abramov #79 of the Columbus Blue Jackets advances the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during a preseason game at the United Center on September 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Davidsson

Columbus Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 9: Fans line up outside of Nationwide Arena as members of the Columbus Blue Jackets walk down a blue carpet prior to the start of the opening night game against the New York Rangers on October 9, 2015 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

This will thankfully be the last game we don’t have a lovely photo of Mr. Davidsson! The Swede will make his preseason debut with the team after an impressive showing at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament.

Davidsson didn’t dominate the stat sheet but played very well and showcased his high level speed and skating ability. The organization, most notably Jarmo, hasn’t been shy when it comes to talking about how they view Davidsson. Jarmo said of Davidsson,

"“He is a smart player and mature young man and we believe he has a very bright future with our organization. A player that we think has a good chance of making our team next year.”"

The former 6th round draft pick has a chance to make the squad this year. He will get a chance to play with veteran Brandon Dubinsky tonight. Seeing how the young winger plays alongside a veteran who is looking to prove himself will be a great measuring stick for Davidsson.

He should certainly have a step on him skating wise but will he be able to think the game as fast as Dubinsky and keep up with a player who has over 760 NHL games under his belt? Tonight will be a good step in finding out if Davidsson will spend this season in North America, or back in Sweden.

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