-The last time the Columbus Blue Jackets made the playoffs was a decade ago. They were bounced in the first round. (pay-walled) They’re looking for a different result this time around, and they’re gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a series that starts Wednesday in Tampa. (pay-walled)
When a team goes all-in at the deadline, they usually have a very real shot at the Stanley Cup and a clear path to get there. The Columbus Blue Jackets shot their shot, knowing that their best chance to win it all in the foreseeable future would be with their pending unrestricted free agent superstars carrying them.