Changes to the coaching staff, young players being promoted, and several veterans retiring or being released is the theme for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Read more to find out why they believe they finally need to be taken seriously on the ice.
Columbus, OH - While none of the core players for the Blue Jackets departed, there has been high turn-over within the Blue Jackets organization. The coaching staffs have been replaced, and the club feels they are finally ready to compete.
New head coach Todd Reirden will bring a high-tempo offense that suits the players on the club. Taking the helm on the farm will be Manny Vivieros, who is expected to push a similar style to help the youngsters get ready for the CMHL.
Players In
Draft Activations - Noah Dobson D, Adam Ginning D, Justus Annunen G, Slava Demin D, Xavier Bouchard D, Tyler Weiss C/LW, Giovanni Vallati D, Declan Chisholm D, Gavin Hain D
Via Trade - Jaroslav Halak G, Garrett Wilson LW/RW, Dakota Joshua F, Taylor Raddysh C/RW, Adam Clendenning D, Eric Robinson LW, Aarne Talvitie C, Vinnie Lettieri C/RW
Players Out
Retirements - Ryan Miller G, Andrew Shaw RW, Brandon Manning D, Adam Mascherin LW/RW, Valtteri Filppula C
Released - Brandon Dubinsky C, Calvin DeHaan D, Eric Staal C, Michael Frolik LW/RW, Brendan Warren LW, Andrew Welinski D
Via Trade - Jacob Markstrom G, Troy Terry C/RW, Sami Niku D, Adam Ginning D, Nikita Zadorov D, Valtteri Filppula C, Radko Gudas D, Adam Guadette C/RW, Jay Beagle C, Hunter Miska G, Xavier Bouchard D, Adam Clendenning D, Gavin Hain C, Garrett Wilson LW/RW
Expansion Draft - Colin White C/RW
It has definitely been a case of addition by subtraction. The huge exodus from the system should allow for players to move up in the lineup. Frederick Gaudreau C/W, Arttu Ruotsalainen C/LW, Mikey Anderson D, and Nikolai Knyzhov D are expected to make the jump to the big club, with Eric Robinson LW and Jaroslav Halak G stepping in via trades.
The farm will see an influx of youth and opportunities for young players to step up. The Barons expect big things from Noah Dobson D and Justus Annunen G.
The expected opening night rosters:
Blue Jackets
Huberdeau - Barzal - Kaprizov
Connor - Gaudreau - Konecny
Dickinson - Barbashev - Appleton
Robinson - Ruotsalainen - Robinson
Sanheim / McDonagh
Pelech / Anderson
Theodore / Knyzhov
Gibson
Halak
Barons
Formenton - Vilardi - Raddysh
Gettinger - Studnicka - Lettieri
Weiss - Joshua - Sabourin
Fortier - Madden - Entwistle
Walker / Dobson
Chisholm / Demin
Walsh /Vallati
Annunen
Gustavsson
Press Box: Talvitie C, Galvas D, Woll G
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