As teams enter their respective NHL-mandated bye weeks throughout January, the Metropolitan Division Notebook is here to recap the news around the Blue Jackets' top rivals.
Artemi Panarin is good. He is so good he almost started a comeback against the Buffalo Sabres. His backhand power play goal will be on highlight reels for a while.
Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin were left off of the All-Star team despite strong starts to their season; in the long run, is that possibly a good thing?
The San Jose Sharks were asked about Winnipeg, and they didn't speak too kindly. Jets coach Paul Maurice defended the town as did many other Canadian officials.
Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois' goal was a big part of the Blue Jackets comeback against the Maple Leafs. His growth and maturity have been evident in everything he does.
Blue Jackets forward Jordan Schroeder filling in for an injured Sonny Milano saw an increase in ice time and was able to perform just when they needed him.
