In an ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division, the margins between teams are slim. Here's what the standings might look like after the regular season.

Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand continues to improve each season he is with the team. Does he have an even higher gear?

The Blue Jackets will need consistency out of Andrew Peeke on the third pairing.

The Columbus Blue Jackets know how to make the playoffs and they know what it takes to win a round in the playoffs. But are they teetering on the edge of mediocrity?

If the NHL has a shortened season, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be well-positioned to capitalize, as Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins could both play often.

The puzzle that is the 2020-21 NHL season is slowly being put together.

With the departures of Ryan Murray and Markus Nutivaara, the Columbus Blue Jackets will have a new-look third defense pairing. What can we expect from the pair?