Who saw the Columbus Blue Jackets winning 10-straight games, forcing their way from fringe-playoff status at the trade deadline roughly four weeks ago to where they are now: sudden-contenders for their first division title?
By the end of the Feb. 26 deadline, the Jackets had re-acquired Mark Letestu for center-depth, brought in Ian Cole to stabilize the defense (I don’t think you can let this guy get away), and Thomas Vanek, who has nine points (four goals, five assists) in 12 games since his arrival in Central Ohio.
Coincidentally, none of those on the power play, which is said to be his specialty.