For years, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been bottom feeders in the entire NHL, struggling to gain any exposure or go on any long runs. There has been no sniffing of a Stanley Cup, much less a division title.
The Blue Jackets have only been in existence since 2000, and in those 15 seasons they have won a total of two playoff games. After making the playoffs in 2013, the Blue Jackets took a step back last year, missing the playoffs. A lack of goal scoring and a roster decimated by injuries kept the Blue Jackets from making back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in their history.