NHL Network’s Mike Johnson and NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen look at the biggest questions facing the Columbus Blue Jackets this season and make their highly anticipated playoff predictions
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25 Comments
Forgot to do the Buffalo Sabres
As a Jackets fan it's killing me Panarin doesn't want to stay. I thought we were finally getting past players not wanting to stay in Columbus. I hope we can get a good return for him.
He shoud go to the Blackhawks
Columbus will sneak into the playoffs if Bobrovskys amazing as usual. They have solid defense, and there top 3 lines are half decent.
5th in Metro
Was hoping for a season preview, but this was just a long-winded Panarin trade impact video. The Hockey Guy does it better
Oh my God. Get the Buffalo video done. Ffs.
HOCKEY GUY DOES IT BETTER.
Either they trade him now/very soon to get the new guy or guys in to have a full training camp with the team to start the season right, or they keep him till the seasons over and let him walk. The team is still young, and while it would be nice to get good return for Panarin. If he wont sign, and a deal doesn't give us at least 90% value, then keep him till its over. He showed what he can do, and the team has a full year with him already and success. Just be honest about it, come out and say "hey hes leaving once the seasons over guys" and let everyone say, "well lets do this boys!" This team is the best CBJ team ever (and its really not close to any point in the teams past). So why not ride it out and see what happens? Maybe he changes his mind halfway into the season and decides to sign. You dont mess with a winning formula and as disappointing as it is that he doesn't want to stay, I say lets ride him out and make a good run at it. I mean whats the point of saying "2 year contract" or "1 year left" if every time they get to that last year, they get traded? Make him fulfill his contract. Do you think if they go all the way and win the cup he will still want to leave? Why couldnt CBJ keep him this season then discuss resigning him in the off-season? They make it sound like they either trade him or loose him. NOT the case, he can resign once the seasons over, and maybe thats what he would do. See how well they do this season, then make the decision to stay or go. Great though that the CBJ season preview video was 3/4 "will Panarin stay or go". Really comprehensive look at the TEAM!
Wtf was bishop doing?? 0:59
101 Points, 3rd in Metro.
they’re emerging as a contender and even if panarin is gone they have the pieces to get back. I also see them winning a playoff series this year
99 points, 3rd in Metropolitan.
The Jackets are the least successful team in the NHL
i will follow panarin anywhere tbh i followed him from chicago and i’ll follow him now
Callate Dan
They need to sign and trade Panarin to get full value. I'd try to acquire another good player. Look at BUF, got Skinner for nothing. Another good player to play with Panarin, he might want to stay. Duke is solid. Maybe he can get back to getting 40pts
The Columbus Blue Jackets will have their moment, I know it.
Torts is a puts. I wouldn't want to play for them ether.
What I’m concerned about is when Panarin leaves, who will pick up the scoring load for us?
Hawks deserve everything they get for trading the breadman away. I hope Panarin goes to Toronto and thrives.
The Hockey Guy… Hire him!
They need a #1 center which if from within then need Boone Jenner to elevate his game to be a playoff team ! They got amazing defence corps & Bobrovsky healthy they in !
I feel Panarin does want to play here in Columbus. He is just playing the 'wait-and-see' game. People are making a mountain out of a molehill here. I do think in the end, the Jackets will end up signing one or the other between Panarin and Bob, but not both.
They didn't even mention Dubois. The kid had a stellar off season and could be the next big scorer on the team
Who's ready for another 1st round choke?