Blue Jackets frustrated to miss the NHL playoffs for the fifth consecutive year

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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