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Ivan Provorov was, quietly, one of the better second pairing defensemen in the NHL last year. The question now of course is, can he do it again?

Conor Garland has to find a way to contribute more offensively for the Blue Jackets if they want to battle for a playoff spot this season.

Mikael Pyyhtia will be in competition for a fourth line job with the Blue Jackets this fall. He could be a dark horse to make the roster.

Danton Heinen returns to the Blue Jackets on a one-year deal. He fills an underappreciated need on the fourth line.

Now that the summer lull is kicking in, are there any potential trade acquisitions still lingering for the Blue Jackets?

The Blue Jackets missed a golden opportunity by passing on a future Hall of Famer for an undersized center that they rushed into the NHL.

The Blue Jackets pulled back the curtain a little bit, explaining why two important people were let go. Now, they need to address the fallout.

The Blue Jackets will have an ECHL agreement for the first time in four years, beginning this upcoming season.

Pierre-Luc Dubois took over game 3 of the Blue Jackets' play-in series against the Maple Leafs, giving us a very memorable performance.

As the NHL offseason drags on, the top line center for the Blue Jackets remains without a new contract. What is the holdup?