The offseason moves, the abundance of young players, and a still new coaching staff will once again make it hard to predict where the Columbus Blue Jackets may end up in the standings in the upcoming season. Will they be middle of the road again? Will regression set in and result in a bottom five finish? Or will talent blossom and potential be reached as they fight for a wild card spot? Let’s take a look at the best and worst case scenarios.
Best Case Scenario
The center depth question gets answered early as Sillinger proves he’s ready for a top six role in the NHL.