Columbus Blue Jackets emerge from NHL trade deadline motivated by adding Kunin, Fischer
Columbus Blue Jackets refuse to trade Ivan Provorov despite stalled contract talks
NHL rumors: Ivan Provorov trade suitors will not like this Blue Jackets update
Blue Jackets rumors: Insider makes Ivan Provorov trade prediction with 1st-round pick revelation
Although the Columbus Blue Jackets currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have been surging as of late — general manager Don Waddell has a couple of tough decisions to make ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.
Columbus Blue Jackets trade for Luke Kunin in deal with San Jose Sharks
Luke Kunin, 27, is the second veteran depth forward the Blue Jackets have added in two days, after claiming Christian Fischer off waivers.
Blue Jackets seek trade deadline help, but GM Don Waddell won’t disrupt the mix
As reported by The Athletic on Monday, the Blue Jackets are close to signing tough winger Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. Olivier, a pending unrestricted free agent, has emerged as perhaps the NHL’s top fighter, as well as a leader and a secondary scorer (12 goals) for Columbus this season.