With the Columbus Blue Jackets not in the playoffs, many fans find themselves rooting for other teams to win the cup. They root for the teams for various reasons, but most of those center around players who used to play for Columbus.

There are 22 different players on the playoff teams this season. All teams except the Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers have ex-Jackets on their rosters. Many others work in the various front offices, but we'll stick to players today.

Colorado Avalanche - Nick Blankenburg

Los Angeles Kings - Artemi Panarin, Anton Forsberg

Dallas Stars - Matt Duchene

Minnesota Wild - Nick Foligno, Daemon Hunt

Vegas Golden Knights - William Karlsson, Brandon Saad

Utah Mammoth - Kevin Stenlund, Ian Cole

Edmonton Oilers - Jack Roslovic

Buffalo Sabres - Justin Danforth

Boston Bruins - Sean Kuraly, Jordan Harris, Andrew Peeke, Joonas Korpisalo

Tampa Bay Lightning - Oliver Bjorkstrand

Montreal Canadiens - Josh Anderson, Patrik Laine, Alexandre Texier

Carolina Hurricanes - Eric Robinson

Pittsburgh Penguins - Egor Chinakhov

So, who will you be rooting for?

Next Up For Columbus: The NHL Draft Lottery on May 5, 2025, where the CBJ will most likely pick 14 or 15.

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