Columbus Blue Jackets Bench Top Star Amid Struggling Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a terrible season so far by all measures. Even before the season started, they were forced to fire their head coach who was riddled with controversy. Now, they sit at the bottom of the standings.

Patrik Laine is one of the best players on the Blue Jackets but has struggled to start the year. With only 3 points in 9 games, Laine has had some tough luck, dealing with injury as well. Now, his luck is getting worse, as he was just benched by the team. Head Coach Pascal Vincent had the following to say about the decision.

Fans are not happy with the decision. Many think Laine was put in a tough position since he doesn't have much experience at center, and would be better off playing on the wing.

The Blue Jackets will need to take a serious look at themselves if they want to turn their season around. Some are arguing that they should throw in the towel and cash in on their assets to reshape the team. This includes speculation on Laine and a potential trade.

We will see soon the direction that the Blue Jackets decide to take, as they creep farther away from playoff territory.

As seen on Blade of Steel - "Columbus Blue Jackets Make one of the Team's Top Stars a Healthy Scratch"