Fraser's Preview Of The 2009-10 Columbus Blue Jackets

I will be previewing all 30 NHL clubs. I will be looking at their available salary cap room, the additions and deletions from the 2008-09 rosters, and where I think they will stack up in their division and conference for the 2009-10 season.  Let's get a move on with the Columbus Blue Jackets, which plays in the Central Division and the Western Conference. Congratulations Columbus on your first appearance after nine long years in the NHL, your wait is over.  Your first round opponent will be.... the Detroit Red Wings, The most successful team of the fifteen in the Western Conference, especially over the last dozen years.  Good Luck. Ouch, the celebration in Ohio’s capital quickly turned to mourning as the Blue Jackets were bounced in a four game sweep at the hands of the eventual Western Conference champs. A similar fate bevelled the Atlanta Thrashers in their one and only post season appearance, three seasons ago. Now, where this franchise goes from here is solely on the shoulders ...