Reports: Huge Insides As Columbus Blue Jackets Looking To Land a Forward Via Trade
As training camp approaches, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to acquire a forward through a trade.
Entering the 2024-25 season, the Blue Jackets are facing a challenging situation following the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau. Despite having signed veteran James Van Riemsdyk to help address their needs, they are still in search of an additional forward.
While it’s unclear exactly what type of player they’re targeting, there may be several candidates whose time with their current teams is running out or who no longer fit their teams’ plans, potentially due to salary cap issues.
Chris Johnston on Insider Trading says Columbus is looking to add another forward via trade.
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If Don Waddell is searching for a player to join the Columbus Blue Jackets, he will likely seek someone who understands strong leadership. The team has just lost their most vital player in an unimaginable tragedy, and it’s crucial that any new addition can contribute on the ice while also helping to mend a fractured locker room.
The Blue Jackets must conduct thorough research to ensure they aren’t bringing in a player merely to fill a roster spot. This situation involves several complex factors that need to be addressed before the season begins on October 8th.