Having been knocked out in the first round of consecutive Stanley Cup playoff appearances, Columbus Blue Jackets fans have the right to want more. Demand is a strong word, but after 17 seasons, you could say they should demand more.
Optimistic Jackets fans are anxious for a breakthrough. The law of large numbers says that it’s bound to happen. Regardless of outcome, Tortorella’s legacy will have reached its tipping point.

How much credit or blame a coach gets for a team’s success or failure is always interesting.