Hockey fans like goals. Jeff Svoboda likes goals. So in his crack at the Columbus Blue Jackets' opening night lineup, he's put together a squad that should turn on the red light.
NHL Network has done player countdowns all offseason, and they named a familiar face to their list of best defensemen: Zach Werenski made the network's top 20.
Tonight, Zach Werenski will throw out the first pitch before the Reds take on the Mets at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. How have other Blue Jackets fared?
Hobey Baker Award-winner Will Butcher had a glut of teams to choose from when he became a free agent. Now he is settled in with a Metropolitan division rival in the New Jersey Devils. The two came to terms on an entry-level contract.
The Blue Jackets and Josh Anderson remain in contract negotiations, but the door may have creaked open thanks to Connor Brown signing with the Maple Leafs.
The Minnesota Wild are getting their fans involved in a completely new way this season by asking for contributions for their new ice sheet. That means water from your local hockey ponds, lakes and rinks.
Blue Jackets fans know how good budding stars Zach Werenski and Seth Jones are, and the blue-line duo have been honored on a pretty impressive list this offseason.
Unable to capitalize on their scoring chances in the playoffs last spring, the Blue Jackets sought a high-end offensive talent to help script a different story this time around.
One of the biggest free-agent splashes in Blue Jackets history instead turned sour for Columbus. Sadly for both the team and Nathan Horton, the 2013 move didn't work.
Cam Atkinson and Artemi Panarin score goals in bunches. They're both being recognized for their hard work, at least by NHL Network as they were named to their top 20 wingers.
