In early November, the Columbus Blue Jackets embarked on their first West Coast road trip of the season, and dropped all three games in California (two in regulation). While out there, they placed a waiver claim on Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro. He joined the team in Seattle and made his debut there, and suddenly became the partner for Zach Werenski as Z put together the best season of his career, and earned a spot as a Norris Trophy finalist.
Fabbro had zero points in six games with Nashville, but set career highs in goals and points in just 62 games with Columbus.