By: Andrew Utz ~Staff Writer~ With a little more than a week left until the National Hockey League (NHL) season officially begins, Xavier students are strapping on their skates in preparation. The season begins Oct. 8, with the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto. The Columbus Blue Jackets start on Oct. 9, going to Buffalo, to play the Sabres. The Blue Jackets went 43-32 last season and were knocked out in the first round as a wildcard team. The Blue Jackets have started their preseason with a 3-1 record, displaying a depth of players that can … Continue reading Hockey season quickly approaches