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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)

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 30: David Jiricek #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 30, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Blue Jackets 7-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: David Jiricek

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 24: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates on the ice after being recognized as the second star of the game against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated New York 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Kent Johnson

Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) takes the ice before the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Patrik Laine

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 16: Andrew Peeke #2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates back to the bench after scoring a goal during the game against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on January 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 3-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Andrew Peeke

Jan 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (7) celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Sean Kuraly

Mar 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) during the national anthem against the Detroit Red Wings at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Ivan Provorov

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)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Adam Fantilli

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Nick Blankenburg #77 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is recognized as the third star of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Blankenburg was making his NHL debut in the game, and notched his first career NHL point with an assist. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Nick Blankenburg

COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 13: Third Star of the game Emil Bemstrom #52 of the Columbus Blue Jackets after the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Emil Bemstrom

Mar 19, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) plays during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Erik Gudbranson

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 02: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts after scoring the game winning goal in overtime during the game against the Ottawa Senators at Nationwide Arena on April 2, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Ottawa 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Kirill Marchenko

Dec 9, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson (50) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Eric Robinson

Oct 12, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) comes off the ice after warming up before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Daniil Tarasov

Feb 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) takes the ice to warm up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Damon Severson

Mar 5, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) skates in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Boone Jenner

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Justin Danforth #17 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: Justin Danforth

Nov 6, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier (42) celebrates a goal during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Alexandre Texier

Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) takes the ice before the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Adam Boqvist

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2023/02/03: Ak Bars Hockey Club player, Dmitry Voronkov (No.10) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, regular season KHL 2022 - 2023 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Ak Bars Kazan at the Ice Sports Palace.(Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 7:4 Ak Bars Kazan). (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Dmitry Voronkov

Nov 17, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Preview: Mathieu Olivier

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 2023-2024 Season Preview: Jake Bean

Apr 4, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic (96) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Jack Roslovic

Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Liam Foudy (19) takes the ice before the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Season Preview: Liam Foudy

TEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate after a Patrik Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets goal in the third period at Mullett Arena on February 19, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

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