Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17360840_9 (location VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many locations were recorded when the opponent Columbus Blue Jackets?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(location) FROM table_17360840_9 WHERE opponent = "Columbus Blue Jackets"