Jackets Hit Target, But Bar Was Laughably Low

The Blue Jackets scrape to their preseason points target this season, but everyone in the front office knows they set the bar so low a pylon could trip over it. Management aimed for respectability in a rebuild year, yet the results leave fans and insiders questioning if this is progress or just treading water. With young talent needing to step up and free agents weighing options, the real test comes in how they reset expectations for next fall.