Editorials

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Josh Anderson #77 after scoring a third period goal against the Washington Capitals during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: 5 Players to Consider for Fantasy Hockey

Columbus Blue Jackets 18-19 Prospects Expectations: Eric Robinson

Columbus Blue Jackets Slighted in NHL Network’s Ranking of Wingers

Columbus Blue Jackets and the Metro Division in 18-19, Part I

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) in action during a match between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 12, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Dark Horse Artemi Panarin Trade Partners

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 20: Iowa Wild defenceman Hunter Warner (4) and Cleveland Monsters center Sam Vigneault (21) fight during the first period of the American Hockey League game between the Iowa Wild and Cleveland Monsters on December 20, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Iowa 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 18-19 Prospects Expectations: Sam Vigneault

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 19: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets knocks over T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals while battling for control of the puck in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Zach Werenski;T.J. Oshie

How the Ryan Ellis Contract effects Zach Werenski

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 05: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray (27) controls the puck in the first period of a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 05, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Ryan Murray 2018-2019 Season Expectations

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 10 : Riley Nash #20 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the TD Garden on November 10, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Riley Nash 2018-2019 Season Expectations

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 20: Chicago Wolves left wing Teemu Pulkkinen (3) and Cleveland Monsters center Calvin Thurkauf (27) follow the puck into the corner during the third period of the American Hockey League game between the Chicago Wolves and Cleveland Monsters on March 20, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. Chicago defeated Cleveland 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 18-19 Prospects Expectations: Calvin Thurkauf

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 22: Markus Nutivaara

Columbus Blue Jackets: Markus Nutivaara 2018-2019 Season Expectations

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 31: David Savard #58 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 31, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Play on National TV Twice: So What?

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: President of Hockey Operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets John Davidson (L) and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen of the Columbus Blue Jackets look on from their draft table during Round One of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Front Office, Coaches, Still Without Contracts

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 5: Artemi Panarin #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 5, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artemi Panarin

Columbus Blue Jackets: Artemi Panarin 2018-2019 Season Expectations

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: Cleveland Monsters center Kevin Stenlund (82) collects the puck during the first period of the American Hockey League game between the San Diego Gulls and Cleveland Monsters on March 25, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. San Diego defeated Cleveland 2-1. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Kevin Stenlund 2018-2019 Season Expectations

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 16: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) looks on in the first period of a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 16, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.(Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: David Savard 2018-2019 Season Expectations

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 20: Columbus Blue Jackets center Lukas Sedlak (45) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period in a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 20, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Lukas Sedlak 2018-2019 Season Expectations

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 22: Alexander Wennberg #10 of the Columbus Blue Jackets takes the ice before a game against the Florida Panthers on March 22, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alexander Wennberg

Columbus Blue Jackets: Alexander Wennberg 2018-2019 Season Expectations

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 28: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the 2018 Honda NHL All-Star Game between the Atlantic Division and the Metropolitan Divison at Amalie Arena on January 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski 18-19 Season Expectations

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Artemi Panarin #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals on April 17, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artemi Panarin

Columbus Blue Jackets: Exploring a Panarin Trade

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) reacts after scoring a game tying goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals on April 21, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Bjorkstrand Re-Signed, Ready to Explode in 18-19

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen attends the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

6 Columbus Blue Jackets Keys to Consider before Jarmo and Panarin Meeting

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Artemi Panarin #9 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Are Columbus Blue Jackets Fans “Fair Weather” Fans?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 22: Columbus Blue Jackets Left Wing Boone Jenner (38) looks on before a faceoff in the second period during game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers on February 22, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boone Jenner: Worth More Than You Think to the Columbus Blue Jackets

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 11: Dillon Simpson #79 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Winnipeg Jets on December 11, 2016 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Three, Address Defensive Depth in Free Agency

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 30: Dylan DeMelo #74 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round against the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 30, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Don Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dylan DeMelo

Columbus Blue Jackets: Remaining 2018 Free Agent Options

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 07: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Markus Hannikainen (37) is shown during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets, held on April 7, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 17-18 Season Evaluation: Markus Hannikainen

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 25: Riley Nash #20 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on March 25, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Nash Addition Creates Center Depth, Competition