Columbus Blue Jackets schedule expectations, odds
The Columbus Blue Jackets finished 37-38-7 last season. They acquired Johnny Gaudreau and kept Patrik Laine. The team is aiming to make its first playoff run since the 2019-20 season against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Blue Jackets play their season-opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. Oddsmakers and national NHL analysts are unsure how the Blue Jacket will do in 2022-23.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are not considered a contender for the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. The Blue Jacket's best odds to make the playoffs are +480 from Tipico Sportsbook. FanDuel has the Blue Jackets finishing with the worst regular season record in the NHL.
The expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets are low heading into the 2022-23 season. The Athletic has 5.1% of its reporters saying the Blue Jacket are a dark horse to contend for Stanley Cup. ESPN has the team ranked as the No. 23 team heading to the next season and 12.8% say they will make the playoffs.
