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Apr 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (32) keeps his eyes on the puck during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Jake Christiansen

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Justin Danforth

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Emil Bemstrom

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Cole Sillinger

Jan 23, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the overtime period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Joonas Korpisalo

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 4: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a faceoff 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)

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Kent Johnson

Feb 28, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson (50) waits for the face-off during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Eric Robinson

Oct 23, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) during warmups at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Yegor Chinakhov

PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 16: Will Smith #20 of the United States skates up the ice during the first period of the 2023 BioSteel All-American hockey game at USA Hockey Arena on January 16, 2023 in Plymouth, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

What Would Will Smith Mean for the Blue Jackets?

Apr 2, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Tim Berni (75) during warmups prior to the game against the Ottawa Senators at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Tim Berni

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2022/05/05: Matvei Michkov (No.39) of Russia U20 seen in action during the Liga Stavok St. Petersburg Cup, hockey tournament match between Russia and Russia U20 at Jubilee Arena in Saint Petersburg.(Final score; Russia 4:2 Russia U20). (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

What Would Matvei Michkov Mean for the Blue Jackets?

Mar 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Lane Pederson (18) reacts after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Lane Pederson

HALIFAX, CANADA - DECEMBER 31: Leo Carlsson #21 of Team Sweden skates against Team Canada during the first period in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on December 31, 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Canada defeated Team Sweden 5-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

What Would Leo Carlsson Mean for the Blue Jackets?

Apr 2, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Gavin Bayreuther (15) looks on during the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Gavin Bayreuther

Apr 5, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (22) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Jake Bean

NHL Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Jack Roslovic

Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) looks on during warm-ups prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Elvis Merzlikins

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Boone Jenner

Dec 9, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) skates during a stop in play against the Calgary Flames in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Patrik Laine

Apr 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Johnny Gaudreau

Mar 7, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review: Zach Werenski

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 4: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a puck drop 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)

The Three Biggest Surprises and Disappointments for the Blue Jackets

Feb 8, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) celebrates with Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) after their game Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jacket Roster is a Far Cry From What We Should Have

MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 25: Michael Hutchinson #31 of the Columbus Blue Jackets tends net during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 25, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

With Ten Blue Jacket Games Remaining, Which Ones Can They Win?

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 27: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates up ice during the first period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 27, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Patience With Kent Johnson is Paying Off

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 30: Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo #70 celebrates a victory with teammate Jakub Voracek #93 against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on January 30, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Grading the Columbus Blue Jacket Moves at the Deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 08: Vladislav Gavrikov #4 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the third period of the game at Capital One Arena on January 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Bold Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Sabres (Expect Fireworks)

Feb 18, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) and Blue Jackets celebrate the win over the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Three Reasons Why the Columbus Blue Jackets Are Playing Better