Every season, man. They do this every. season.
There is always something to be hopeful about as a Columbus Blue Jackets fan. A new team with a splashy arena as the city entered the world of the four major professional sports. New coaches. New players. Promising draft picks. A new front office. The NHL Draft. The All-Star Game. The All-Star Game.
Seemingly every season, there are new little nuggets of hope. "This is the year! We're going to over take Pittsburgh now that we're in the East! Travel will be so much better and the players will be fresh!