So, what do the Blue Jackets need to do to become a playoff team next season? Here are five keys to solidifying a playoff berth for the CBJ…
1. Stay healthy…
The Blue Jackets set a franchise-record 563 man games lost to injury. That is a lot of players who missed games due to injury. There were some nights where two-thirds of the regular lineup were out. Some of the top players (Zach Werenski and Patrick Laine) missed most of the season. If the Jackets can stay healthy, that should instantly make the team better.