Over the last couple of months, both the coaching staff and the front office have been peddling the idea that the massive amount of injuries the Blue Jackets have endured this season are the primary reason for the team’s struggles. Brad Larsen used the line most recently when talking to Bally Sports prior to the game in Toronto. While the injuries have certainly played a role, I can’t help but feel like the front office is trying to position the blame away from themselves, their decisions, and the failures of the coaching staff.
Let’s take a little trip down memory lane.