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Columbus EASTERN CONFERENCE BLUE JACKETS METROPOLITAN DIVISION Sergei Bobrovsky Offense This isn’t one of the NHL’s most potent attacks, but it’s far from the worst. Columbus finished 13th in scoring last year and was cheered considerably by the 33-goal outburst by Ryan Johansen. Of course, that led to discord during the off-season between the club and the 22-year old, who more than doubled his previous two-year total (14 goals) and then announced that it was time to get paid. And he wasn’t talking about the “bridge” contract the team offered, either. He wanted big money. When it wasn’t offered right away, an impasse ensued. If Johansen settles everything and isn’t grouchy in the dressing room, he’s a top-flight first-line center who will work between Boone Jenner (16 goals in ’13-14) and Nathan Horton (5 in 36 games). Of course, there is some trouble with that bit of paradise. Jenner broke his hand during training camp, and Horton is suffering from a degenerative back condition. If everybody gets healthy and happy, it should be a formidable unit. Key Additions: LW Scott Hartnell; C Brian Gibbons; LW Jerry D’Amigo Key Subtractions: D Nikita Nikitin; C R.J. Umberger; LW Blake Comeau; D Nick Schultz; C Derek MacKenzie; RW Jack Skille Strengths: Grit on both ends, strong power play Weaknesses: Lacking in star power Jamie Sabau/NHL/Getty Images;


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