Team: 2022-23 Columbus Blue Jackets

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 15, 2022

Published: Apr. 15, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

For Columbus to truly be a contender they need to shore up a few areas;
1; Defensive Zone issues - adding a true top pair defenseman to skate with Werenski, I like Peeke, but he would be better off lower in the line up.

2: adding a top 6 center, I like Jenner but he is a better 3c, Karuly is a 4c, Sillinger will be a good 2c, Roslovic is an inconsistent middle 6c - I’d take a chance on a player like Monahan who could use a change and maybe he gets back to his top line player that he was 4 years ago, Calgary could be willing to dump him and with him being a UFA after the season if he doesn’t work we aren’t stuck with him long term.

3; a back up goalie who is good with playing 20-25 games next season, Elvis has looked his best when he knows the net is his and steps up his game so ride him to 55-62 games next season. This means sending Tarosov back to the AHL so he can play, but if Elvis gets hurt Tarosov is the number 1 in the NHL for that stretch of time.

4; it’ll be very important to get the RFAs signed, Laine, Boqvist, Ect

Columbus signs an RFA aged player who has struggled to catch on else where to give them a shot, kinda like Duclair a few years ago.

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