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He is undoubtedly a major X-factor for the Blue Jackets as they aim to get into the playoffs for the first time since 2020."}},{"id":"FAw12ha8rk","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-charlie-coyle","meta":{"title":"Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Player Preview: Charlie Coyle","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-charlie-coyle","description":"What can the Blue Jackets expect from Coyle this season?","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5cf2ede3-6cad-4dfa-9db0-3bc01ab0819b.jpeg","type":"jpeg","width":"1150","height":"493"}}}},{"id":"aZ1s6PycMu","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Blue Jackets will be looking for Coyle to put up another strong season for them. The Massachusetts native ability to provide solid secondary offensive production, steady two-way play, and grit makes him a good player for Columbus to have around."}},{"id":"-jNPFI6Znd","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-sean-monahan","meta":{"title":"Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Player Preview: Sean Monahan","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-sean-monahan","description":"Sean Monahan is a player to watch this season.","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d33be2c2-0e7e-4ebc-83e4-dd4d5035251b.jpeg","type":"jpeg","width":"1150","height":"493"}}}},{"id":"PXiAxYOYlq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With this, Monahan will be looking to put together a bounce-back year for the Blue Jackets this season. 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It will be interesting to see what the star defenseman does for an encore this season after winning the Norris Trophy."}},{"id":"OSwQATyzn-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"THN's Projected Points Totals For Werenski: 82"}},{"id":"2Z9yTXIdXS","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-valeri-nichushkin","meta":{"title":"Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Player Preview: Valeri Nichushkin","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-valeri-nichushkin","description":"Let's take a look at Valeri Nichushkin.","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d3a08142-f70d-4458-a355-145d4d224ee5.jpeg","type":"jpeg","width":"1150","height":"493"}}}},{"id":"84lIigbGOw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nichushkin is coming off a down season for his standards, though, as he recorded 17 goals and 49 points in 72 games for the Avalanche. Yet, when noting that he had 21 goals and 34 points in just 43 games for Colorado in 2024-25, the possibility of him heating up offensively again in Columbus should not be ruled out. "}},{"id":"2IrzQnSem6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Hockey News' Projected Point Totals For Nichushkin: 45"}},{"id":"O7VMs-scxB","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-conor-garland","meta":{"title":"Blue Jackets 2026-27 Player Preview: Conor Garland","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-2026-27-player-preview-conor-garland","description":"Let's take a look at Conor Garland. 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