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Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal with forward Kent Johnson (91) during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Is Kent Johnson the Answer at Center?

Metro Rundown: After Strong Offseason, Where do Jackets Stand?

Predicting the Special Teams Units

Predicting the Opening Night Roster

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Kent Johnson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Johnson was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Traverse City Prospect Notes

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais is selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets during Round Three of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jackets Prospects Impressive in 7-1 Win Over Blues

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Kent Johnson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Johnson was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Traverse City Roster Preview

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Emil Bemstrom #52 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)

2022 Season Preview: Emil Bemstrom

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (77) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Nick Blankenburg

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Justin Danforth #17 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)

2022 Season Preview: Justin Danforth

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 04: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on April 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Five Bold Predictions for the 2022-23 CBJ Season

Feb 26, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the face off against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Erik Gudbranson

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)

2022 Season Preview: Kirill Marchenko

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 05: Sean Kuraly #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets (L) speaks with linesman Brandon Gawryletz #64 in a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on April 05, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Sean Kuraly

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets gets set during a face off against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on March 05, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Yegor Chinakhov

Jan 30, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Joonas Korpisalo

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Andrew Peeke #2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 10, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Andrew Peeke

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 Season Preview: Kent Johnson

Oct 25, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (34) during warmups against the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Cole Sillinger

SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets prepares for a face-off against the Florida Panthers at the FLA Live Arena on February 24, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Gustav Nyquist

Feb 25, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic (96) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Jack Roslovic

Aug 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Team Canada forward Kent Johnson (13) celebrates his winning goal in overtime against Team Finland in the championship game during the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Every Blue Jackets Prospect at the World Juniors

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Vladislav Gavrikov

Apr 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jakub Voracek (93) waits for the face-off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Jakub Voracek

Feb 12, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the warm up session before the game against Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Boone Jenner

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates on the ice during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena on March 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Toronto defeated Columbus 5-4. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Elvis Merzlikins

Feb 8, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Unfair to Compare Laine and Bjorkstrand

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

2022 Season Preview: Zach Werenski