Struggling Superstars
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In today’s edition, we’ll talk about Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, the Blue Jackets’ struggling superstars.
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Blue Jackets’ Gaudreau & Laine Not Meeting Expectations
November 23, 2023 by Don Helbig
As someone who has closely followed the Columbus Blue Jackets closely since their inception as an NHL franchise, the 2023-24 season began with palpable excitement as Patrick Laine and Johnny Gaudreau were joined by highly touted 2023 first-round pick Adam Fantilli.
Envisioning an improved offensive attack and potent power play, the reality has been a bitter pill to swallow, with the Blue Jackets off to a 4-11-4 start and a last-place standing in both the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference.
Revisiting 2022 NHL Free Agency Class: Success & Fails
November 22, 2023 by Mike Fink
Since the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, The Edmonton Oilers have sent Jack Campbell down to the American Hockey League (AHL). Johnny Gaudreau has struggled on the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been scratched for multiple shifts, including late in close games. The Calgary Flames are watching Nazem Kadri start to decline with age as the 33-year-old center only has three goals and nine assists in 18 games played.