I think it’s safe to say that most Blue Jackets fans believed this team wouldn’t be competing for a playoff spot this season unless almost everything went right. What many are shocked to see is this team on pace to finish with less than 70 points and competing for another bottom three finish. Despite clear upgrades on defense, a new coach (again), and a mostly healthy roster, they still stink.
Maybe it’s time to admit that the players they are trying to build around aren’t the right pieces. Even good players can sometimes not fit together to create a winning team.