Combing through almost two decades’ worth of rosters, it’s pretty transparent that the 2018-2019 Columbus Blue Jackets are set to become the franchise’s most talented team to date. There are plenty of metrics to test this theory, but they all check out the same. Next year’s Jackets should be tops, maybe only to the 2017-2018 squad.
Starting July 1st, free agency will undoubtedly impact who stays, goes and joins Columbus. That being said, buzz around the team (or lack thereof) suggests free agency should be relatively quiet across Ohio’s capital city.
Unlike any previous Blue Jackets squad, this year’s team should feature at the least, six players who have been on NHL All-Star rosters.