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COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate a goal during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena on November 02, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Ten Games In: How Do the Columbus Blue Jackets Look?

CBJ Early Season Review: Alexandre Texier is Struggling

Blue Jackets Have to Get Johnny Gaudreau Going

The CBJ Defense is Showing Early Signs of Improvement

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 02: Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent during the game against the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena on October 02, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Accountability Has the Blue Jackets Playing Better Hockey

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Damon Severson #78 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Damon Severson Benched in Third Period of Jacket Loss to Detroit

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Andrew Peeke #2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battles Cam York #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers for the puck along the boards during the third period at Nationwide Arena on October 12, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

The Blue Jackets have Work To Do after Opening Night

Oct 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli takes the ice during player introductions before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Five Observations from Opening Night for the Blue Jackets

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Adam Fantilli #11 of the Columbus Blue Jackets shoots the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period of the NHL preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Why Columbus Blue Jackets Rookie Adam Fantilli is Different

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets sprays water on this face before the start of the first period in a preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Goaltending May be the Achilles Heel for the Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Will Make the Playoffs

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 4: Jack Roslovic #96 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 4, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Blue Jacket Preseason Lineups Give Clue to Opening Night Roster

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during media day at Nationwide Arena on September 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Grading Jarmo Kekalainen’s Off-Season

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Patrik Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Dylan Strome #17 of the Washington Capitals vie for the puck during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Continue Using Patrik Laine at Center: It’s Working

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Reviewing Our Roster Prediction Halfway Through the Preseason

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during media day at Nationwide Arena on September 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Won’t Make the Playoffs

Mar 11, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; /pen assistant coach Mark Recchi (L) talks to center Sidney Crosby (87) on the bench against the Dallas Stars during the second period at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

How Does Mark Recchi Affect the CBJ Power-Play?

Sep 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jordan Dumais (69) celebrates his goal in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Split Preseason Home and Home Series With Penguins

Apr 17, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (22) moves in for a shot on goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: Six Players At Risk of Losing Their Spots

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: Adam Fantilli is selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the third overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Six Top Prospects Who Might Make the Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Stanislav Svozil (81) skates in warm ups prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jacket Prospects Win Traverse City Tournament: Who Stood Out?

Jan 13, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes before the game at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Zach Werenski

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Cole Sillinger #34 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is introduced before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Cole Sillinger

Dec 9, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice prior to the game against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Johnny Gaudreau

COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 08: David Jiricek #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the third period against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on April 08, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Breaking Down the Traverse City Roster for the Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 04: Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on December 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Detroit defeated Columbus 4-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Yegor Chinakhov

Jan 14, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and center Jack Roslovic (96) during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Statistical Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets stands in the net during introductions before the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Nationwide Arena on January 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Elvis Merzlikins