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Columbus Blue Jackets

A profile and season preview of the Columbus Blue Jackets

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Founded: 2000
Arena: Nationwide Arena
Stanley Cups won: 0

A lengthy effort to build a winner tried the patience of fans in the team's first decade, as the jackets regularly finished near the bottom of the standings. Of the numerous prospects drafted by Columbus in the early years, only one developed into a true NHL star. That was forward Rick Nash, who finally led the team to its first playoff appearance in 2009.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Hall of Fame Members:

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