RALEIGH, N.C. — For a four-season stretch beginning in 2016-17, the Blue JacketsWe were one of the most stingy clubs in the NHL. They blocked shots and defended the crease.
It all began to unravel in 2020-21, coach John Tortorella’s final season in Columbus. Shutdown defenseman was available for trade at that season’s deadline. David SavardThe stock was sold. The blue line anchor was traded a few months later. Seth JonesChicago was the destination for a trade of,
The Blue Jackets had a new coach and defense, which included a then-24-year old. Zach Werenskias the most experienced player.
Last season, 297 goals were scored by the Blue Jackets, the most ever recorded in the franchise’s history. They finished 28th in league goals against and 31st for shots against. They didn’t block shots like they once did and they didn’t make life easy on their goaltenders, either.
Tonight is the start of the 2022-23 season when the Blue Jackets face Metropolitan Division rivals CarolinaPNC Arena
All eyes will be focused on the newcomer Johnny GaudreauAfter nearly winning the Hart Trophy, he signed a $71.8 million, seven-year contract in July. CalgaryLast season.
