The New York Islanders are in Columbus with the chance to secure an all-but-clinch result for their playoff hopes while dealing a massive blow to the hosts.
In one sense, it would be amazing if the Blue Jackets miss out after boldly going all in at the trade deadline. In another, it’d be a horrible blow for those of us who like to see general managers make a bold move or two now and then. If this year backfires on the Blue Jackets, the only franchise still yet to win a playoff series, we all lose even if we’re momentarily entertained.