Columbus returns to the ice this weekend with a home-and-home against Buffalo hoping to tie a franchise record with its 43rd win.

After a sudden disappearance from the lineup before Tuesday's game, there's still no timetable for defenseman Ryan Murray's return.

How have they done it? After years as one of the worst drafting teams in any sport, the Blue Jackets have built a winner starting on draft day.

Rumors suggested Cam Atkinson was on his way out of Columbus at the 2015 trade deadline. The Blue Jackets decided to re-sign him, which turned out to be the right call.

Lukas Sedlak may not be the flashiest name on the Blue Jackets' roster, but the rookie's on-ice impact has made him a favorite of coach John Tortorella.

It's not a major surprise, but the defending Calder Cup champions are on the outside looking in at this year's playoff picture.