Team: 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 11, 2023

Published: Jun. 12, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Whether it’s Carlsson or Smith at 3, we’re going to be waiting a year.

I think Jarmo waits to see if he can get ROR in FA on a one or two year deal. If not, he’ll circle back on Hayes and Kuznetzov. Really don’t see RyJo as an option since Jarmo traded him away once before. Lindholm is a possibility too but the price is likely to be too high.

I’d rather have Kuz because I think he’s more skilled as a playmaker and he 2 years of term vs Hayes’ 3.

Despite what I want, I think Hayes is going to be the guy because Philadelphia is in a position to retain salary. Washington is still going to be trying to win and it’s not gonna wanna retain if they do end up dealing Kuznetsov.

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