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Created by: nintendofan721
Team: 2022-23 Columbus Blue Jackets
Initial Creation Date: Sep. 11, 2022
Published: Sep. 11, 2022
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Left Handed
Original Team
Waivers Exempt
Right Handed
Position
Trade Clause
Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
Blue Jackets seem to be in a better position than I had thought before. They made a huge splash in free agency with Johnny Gaudreau, and they seem to be taking the next step in their retool. I know this will be a HOT take, but I am going to predict this team to make the playoffs this year. As long as they can do better defensively and they keep it up with their offense, I think they have a chance. Their biggest problem is that top center position, but I think they should be able to develop Johnson or Sillinger into it over time.

Key additions: Johnny Gaudreau, Erik Gudbransson
Key losses: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Alexandre Texier (for this year)
Leader in Goals: Patrik Laine
Leader in Points: Johnny Gaudreau
Best Defenseman: Zach Werenski
Rookies: Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko
Breakout Candidate: Cole Sillinger
Bounceback Candidate: Zach Werenski
Biggest Strength: Top 6
Biggest Weakness: Centre depth
Offseason Grade: A-
Prediction: 93 points, 5th in metropolitan (WC)
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$82,500,000$76,470,833$0$2,900,000$6,029,167

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,750,000$9,750,000
LW
NMC
UFA - 7
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$8,700,000$8,700,000
C, RW, LW
UFA - 4
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
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$8,250,000$8,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$925,000$925K)
LW, C
RFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C
RFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
RW
RFA - 2
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$1,600,000$1,600,000
LW
UFA - 2
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$700,000$700K)
RW, LW
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$9,583,333$9,583,333
LD
UFA - 6
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$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$5,400,000$5,400,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$2,800,000$2,800,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$2,600,000$2,600,000
RD
RFA - 3
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$1,300,000$1,300,000
G
UFA - 1
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$2,333,333$2,333,333
LD/RD
RFA - 2
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$787,500$787,500
RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$975,000$975,000
RW, C
UFA - 2
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$1,525,000$1,525,000
LW, C, RW
RFA - 2
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$900,000$900,000
RW, LW
RFA - 2
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$825,000$825,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
Taxi Squad
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$762,500$762,500 ($0$0$0$0)
LW, C
UFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
RW
UFA - 1
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$750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$1,050,000$1,050,000 ($0$0$0$0)
G
RFA - 3

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Sep. 11, 2022 at 4:34 p.m.
#1
NoQuitInNewYork
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My lines would be…

Gaudreau - Roslovic - Laine
Johnson - Sillinger - Voracek
Nyquist - Jenner - Marchenko
Robinson - Kuraly - Danforth

Werenski - Peeke
Gavrikov - Boqvist
Bean - Gudbranson

Merzlikins - Korpisalo
Sep. 11, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.
#2
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I doubt any team could make the playoffs with that center depth.
Sep. 11, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
#3
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Quoting: sens65
I doubt any team could make the playoffs with that center depth.


it looks bad at first glance but it really depends on how good Johnson and Silinger are. If both guys can play centre and do it to their potential it can be good. But if they are just average, their centre lineup gets shredded for sure.
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Sep. 11, 2022 at 5:35 p.m.
#4
yotes own canada
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the depth isnt the problem with the centers, it just none of them are stars (yet). the three of them are really solid 2nd to 3rd line C's but no star
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Sep. 11, 2022 at 5:48 p.m.
#5
Dekesaladekes
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Quoting: TMLBRIAN
it looks bad at first glance but it really depends on how good Johnson and Silinger are. If both guys can play centre and do it to their potential it can be good. But if they are just average, their centre lineup gets shredded for sure.


agreed but even if they play well im optimistic they finish better then boston florida toronto or tampa. id still take all their rosters over columbus's

experience pays off near the end of the season and all 4 of those teams have a ton of experience
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