The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp this week weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago and with plans to honor Gaudreau and his brother.

Rick Nash continues ascending the ladder within Blue Jackets' executive suite in new role as hockey operations director.

As NHL training camps opened this week, emotions were still raw after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, especially in Columbus. The Blue Jackets say they will learn and lean on each other as they navigate the season.