The Blue Jackets will aim to improve on the margins this offseason – even as they go chasing stars – as they look to take the next step.

When Elvis Merzlikins was injured, Joonas Korpisalo got an opportunity to prove his ability in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He certainly proved his worth.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a surplus of NHL caliber players at every position on the ice, and Jarmo Kekalainen should be aggressive in trying to upgrade his roster.

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen deserves credit for building a sustainable roster that will compete again in 2021.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen discuss the playoffs, the next step, offseason and more.

Rookies like Alexandre Texier, Liam Foudy, Emil Bemstrom and more make for a bright scoring future for the Columbus Blue Jackets starting as early as next year.