Amidst all of the hype surrounding the Expansion Draft, the Entry Draft and the beginning of free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets released their schedule for the 2021-22 season. After two abbreviated seasons due to the pandemic, the NHL will resume its normal 82-game season, spanning once again from October to April. Also returning to normal are the divisions, meaning a return to the Metro division for the Blue Jackets. Most importantly, teams will play outside of their divisions and face off against every team at least twice.
One of the first things thats jumps out when looking at the schedule is the lack of games in February.