The Blue Jackets have high expectations this year and are looking for many players to have positive progression to help boost this team into the 2026 NHL postseason.
Young stars like Adam Fantilli, Denton Mateychuk, and Jet Greaves are all looking to play their part in the team's success this year. However, the player who has surprised Blue Jackets fans the most so far this year has been none other than 31-year-old defenseman Damon Severson.
Severson hasn't exactly been a fan favorite after he was acquired from the Devils in exchange for a third-round draft pick and signed to a massive 8-year, $50 million contract in 2023.