Fact: the Blue Jackets have a reputation around the NHL as a fast, physical and aggressive team that opponents loathe to play.
Another fact: that’s right in Gregory Campbell’s wheelhouse.
Campbell, who signed a two-year deal in Columbus two weeks ago, figures to assume a bottom-six role as he did with the Boston Bruins for five years – highlighted by a seven-game Stanley Cup Final victory against Vancouver in 2012. He’s been around the league in a 780-game career (regular season and playoffs), seen it all and been through the rigors of deep playoff runs, which is part of what attracted the Blue Jackets.