Columbus Blue Jackets: Will the Team Surprise in the 2013 NHL Season?

January 19th, 2013 by Suraj Sukumar Leave a reply »
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been taking heavy criticisms for the past year after finishing with the worst record in the NHL last season. Now, the team has sold off their household superstar Rich Nash and hopes to build a new identity in the 48-game schedule in 2013. 

The real question is, can the Blue Jackets actually succeed in doing that?

Scott Howson was under the spotlight for quite some time before he pulled the trigger on a deal with the New York Rangers, which sent Nash to the Garden and brought in Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky and Tim Erixon. He was also able to get a first-round pick in the deal, but it's safe to assume the pick will be a late one. 

In any case, the Blue Jackets were able to get skilled players that can help bring this team some success. While Dubinsky is a great two-way center that will definitely benefit from top line minutes, Anisimov is in the same position, and will look to use his size and offensive gifts to put some points on the board. While Erixon was sent back to Springfield, he still is a great defensemen in the Blue Jackets' system. 

It would seem quite difficult for young Erixon ...

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