Hope springs anew for CBJ

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hopes will be high for the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight when they open the NHL season tonight.

The Jackets will host the Calgary Flames to launch a campaign that some experts have ending with a playoff appearance.

Columbus moved into the Eastern Conference this season to develop regional rivalries and reduce travel costs.

The puck drops tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.