This is something my friends and I have BS'd about quite often over the past few weeks. What is the Blue Jackets' best route to get through the playoffs? (Hard to believe I'm typing those words, but here we are)

Call me an optimist, but I think they match up well against just about any opponent. That being said, the big key is home ice; if they can move up to the No. 2 slot in the division, they're in a good spot against, in all likelihood, the Penguins. Otherwise, I think a wild card berth isn't the worst thing, considering you're looking at a seven-game series with Montreal.