Finally, the NHL is allowing the St. Louis Blues to start their season, and they’ve been given an opponent who - while not an easy win - should not pose a giant fight. The Columbus Blue Jackets added 100 point man Johnny Gaudreau this off-season in free agency, which makes them a bit more dangerous. They also lost noted Blues-killer Patrik Laine on Wednesday during the team’s 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Laine should be evaluated in four to six weeks.
The winless Blue Jacket are itching for some success, which seems to’ve been a perpetual state for the franchise over the years.