NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are tasked with following a near fairytale.

Expectations were exceeded last season. Honoring Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who died Aug. 29 when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, the Blue Jackets finished two points behind the New Jersey Devils for third in the Metropolitan Division and the Montreal Canadiens for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.

That type of story usually warrants a sequel.

“This is going to lead in to where we want to get,” general manager Don Waddell said. “When you make the playoffs, you don’t want it to be a one-and-done si

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