Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen says it's time for his struggling team to get back to its identity.
"Which is a hard-working team," he said Thursday over the phone. "Right now we're trying to skill our way through it and that’s not how we get success in this league. That's for sure."
The Jackets, picked by many to have a good season and get back into the playoff picture, are off to a 0-4-0 start and have been outscored 20-9 in the process.
It has led to quick speculation about Todd Richards’ future as head coach.