Columbus Blue Jackets Show Their Frustration After Two Star Players Get Benched

Despite a preseason filled with optimism due to the hiring of veteran head coach Mike Babcock, the team faced an unexpected coaching change before Babcock even had a chance to lead a game. The revelation that Babcock had solicited private photos from his players led to his departure. In September, he stated,

Assistant coach Pascal Vincent stepped up as the head coach, but the team has struggled under his leadership. The recent benching of stars Patrik Laine and Johnny Gaudreau in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes adds to the team's woes.

In critical moments, you expect top players to step up, but both Laine and Gaudreau found themselves watching from the bench, with Laine expressing his frustration by mangling a stick. It's a tough situation for the Blue Jackets as they seek a way to reverse their fortunes.

Source: Hockeyfeed