Blue Jackets in Freefall as Star Power Starts Wavering

Columbus is staring down a franchise crossroads as some of its most important players are beginning to question their commitment to the organization's future. When stars start hedging their bets on a team's direction, it's usually a sign that something deeper is broken in the locker room or front office. The Blue Jackets' window for turning this around is narrowing fast, and the next few weeks could determine whether this becomes a rebuild or a last-ditch effort to salvage the season.