Editorials

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 Blue Jackets: Artemi Panarin 2018-2019 Season Expectations

Columbus Blue Jackets: Kevin Stenlund 2018-2019 Season Expectations

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

BOISBRIAND, QC - NOVEMBER 04: Vitalii Abramov #11 of the Gatineau Olympiques skates the puck against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on November 4, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Gatineau Olympiques defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Why Vitaly Abramov will make the Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 23: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) celebrates after scoring a goal during game 6 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 23, 2018. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 17-18 Season Evaluation: Nick Foligno

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 14: Kirill Marchenko #21 of the Russian Nationals controls the puck against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 14, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Finland 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Kirill Marchenko

Columbus Blue Jackets 2018 Draft Profile: Kirill Marchenko

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders in action against Brandon Dubinsky #17 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Barclays Center on February 13, 2018 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Islanders 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Minding the Metro: Tavares Watch, Canes Trade

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 27:Yegor Sharangovich #17 of Belarus battles with Tim Berni #21 of Switzerland during the first period of play in the IIHF World Junior Championships at the KeyBank Center on December 27, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2018 Draft Profile: Tim Berni

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 23: NHL draft prospects Jakob Chychrun, Logan Brown, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Charles McAvoy, Patrik Laine, Matthew Tkachuk and Jesse Puljujarvi (L-R) arrive at the Top Prospects Media Availability portion of the 2016 NHL Draft at the Erie Basin Marina on June 23, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Looking Back at Puljujarvi vs Dubois

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Alexandre Texier meets with executives after being selected 45th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Predicting the Columbus Blue Jackets First Round Pick at #18

Finnish retired professional ice hockey player Jarmo Kekalainen attends a news conference on February 13, 2013 in Helsinki, Finland. Jarmo Kekalainen is going to be the first European to manage a National Hockey League . AFP PHOTO/ LEHTIKUVA / Kimmo Mantyla ///FINLAND OUT (Photo credit should read KIMMO MANTYLA/AFP/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Does Kekalainen’s Future Rest With Panarin?

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 2: Charlie Coyle #3 of the Minnesota Wild handles the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on April 2, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Trade Candidates – Charlie Coyle

WINDSOR, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Defenceman Ryan Merkley #6 of the Guelph Storm moves the puck against Cole Purboo #26 of the Windsor Spitfires on September 24, 2017 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Should Take a Chance on Ryan Merkley

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars looks on after scoring a goal during the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets and the Twisting Tale of Jim Clark

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 19: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) looks on after a missed shot during game 4 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 19, 2018. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

5 Reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets Fans Should Relax about Artemi Panarin