Greg Wyshynski: Before we begin, I must take this medication that combats my allergy to giving John Tortorella credit for anything. *Gulps* Ahhhh. OK, with that out of the way, let's give some love to the underappreciated Columbus Blue Jackets.
With their 4-3 shootout win at the Boston Bruins on Monday, the Jackets are now 8-4-0, tied with the New Jersey Devils for top of the Metro with 16 points, although they've played two more games. While we wait to see if the Devils are a burgeoning offensive juggernaut or an aberration, let's give credit to Columbus, which at the very least has more proof of concept with a 103-point 2016-17 season.