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SUNRISE, FL - APRIL 19: Vladislav Gavrikov #44 and Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets defend against Juho Lammikko #83 of the Florida Panthers during their game at the BB&T Center on April 19, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Can the Blue Jacket Defense Hold Up?

Setting Expectations: Laine and Gaudreau

The Curious Case of Emil Bemstrom

Joonas Korpisalo Needs to Bounce Back

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (13) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Top Prospects: Post-Draft Rankings Edition

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announces David Jiricek (not pictured) as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

CBJ Roster Still Needs Tinkering

Mar 17, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Trading Bjorkstrand Was The Right Move

May 11, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the third period against the Dallas Stars in game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Gudbranson is a Nice Fit

Apr 2, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the face off against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Blue Jacket Chose Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 3: General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen of the Columbus Blue Jackets watches as his team warms up prior to the start of the game against the Colorado Avalanche on March 3, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Three Best Free Agent Signings by Jarmo Kekalainen

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: James Fisher, #203 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select James Fisher #203 Overall

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: #30 Goalkeeper Sergei Ivanov of Russian Federation celebrates the victory after Men's 6-Team Tournament Gold Medal Game between Russia and United States of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 22, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Sergei Ivanov #138 Overall

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais, #96 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Jordan Dumais #96 Overall

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: #15 Kirill Dolzhenkov of Russian Federation in action during Men's 6-Team Tournament Semifinals Game between Russia and Finland of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 20, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Kirill Dolzhenkov #109 Overall

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Denton Mateychuk after being selected as the number twelve overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Select Denton Mateychuk #12 Overall

Jul 8, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Luca Del Bel Belluz gives an interview after being selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Select Luca Del Bel Belluz #44 Overall

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; David Jiricek after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Select David Jiricek #6 Overall

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; David Jiricek after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Make 7 Picks at the 2022 NHL Draft

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announces David Jiricek (not pictured) as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Reaction: Blue Jackets First Round Selections

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Adam Boqvist #27 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 31, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Adam Boqvist Signs Three Year Extension

Nov 20, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) against the Detroit Red Wings at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

2022 CBJ Draft Options: Making a Trade

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: With the 12th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select Cole Sillinger during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2022 CBJ Draft Options: Using the Picks

May 7, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Mathieu Olivier (25) skates the puck into the offensive zone during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Mathieu Olivier is the Perfect Acquisition

Feb 12, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

CBJ Offseason Gameplan

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (13) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

CBJ Summer 2022 Prospect Rankings #1: Kent Johnson

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: Kirill Marchenko poses after being selected 49th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

CBJ Summer 2022 Prospect Rankings #2: Kirill Marchenko

FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 06: (L-R) Benjamin Gaudreau #29 of Canada, Conner Roulette #12 of Canada and Corson Ceulemans #4 of Canada celebrate after defeating Russia 5-3 in the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Gold Medal Game at Comerica Center on May 06, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

CBJ Summer 2022 Prospect Rankings #3: Corson Ceulemans

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: Pierre-Luc Dubois celebrates with the Columbus Blue Jackets after being selected third overall during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2016 Draft Review