After winning the final game of the preseason, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella revealed that 23 players in total would be available for the October 6 season opener. The team finalized and announced the 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders Tuesday afternoon ahead of the NHL’s roster deadline.
Many of the players selected were expected, but the final few spots on the roster are always a little uncertain due to injuries, front office gut feeling and locker room chemistry.
The Forwards (13)
The guys that will be tasked with scoring the majority of the goals and putting pressure on the opposing netminder are no surprise in nearly every case.