This season has been the pits. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The 2015-16 Columbus Blue Jackets, expected by many to make the playoffs, and potentially be a 100 point team, crashed out of the playoff race before Halloween. 0-8-0. Todd Richards went out the door, John Tortorella entered. Ryan Johansen was eventually traded for Seth Jones, and the Blue Jackets have limped along ever since.
I’ve been extraordinarily critical of the team this year, as have many other fans. I have a multitude of issues with what has transpired this season.