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Created by: Hockey_Soul
Team: 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets
Initial Creation Date: Nov. 21, 2023
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Friedman on 32 thoughts said that CBJ are heating up their pursuit of a center. Jarmo is going to have to make the deal really soon if he wants to have any chance at getting the top guys going and salvaging this season. To be clear, that doesn't mean making the playoffs, just being close and showing promise for the future, i.e. 85-90 points.

I think the target has to be Lindholm. He's the best center available for trade and doesn't have NMC protection. He's worked with Johnny, has the potential to re-sign, is a defensive stud and can make plays offensively to help get our top wings going.

I'm sure the deal is something close to this and is probably hung up on the conditions of which draft pick and how it's protected.

This allows CBJ to keep KJ in Cleveland working on playing center, bulking up and refining his defensive game. Also allows Boone to slot down to a more appropriate 5v5 role, keeping his total minutes down and still being able to utilize his skills on special teams.
Trades
CBJ
  1. Lindholm, Elias
  2. Zadorov, Nikita
Additional Details:
Lindholm re-signs, Zadorov walks to UFA
CGY
  1. Bean, Jake
  2. Boqvist, Adam
  3. Sillinger, Cole
  4. 2024 1st round pick (CBJ)
Additional Details:
Top-5 protected
Buyouts
Buried
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
21$83,500,000$80,055,833$0$5,050,000$3,444,167

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,750,000$9,750,000
LW
NMC
UFA - 6
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$4,850,000$4,850,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$8,700,000$8,700,000
C, RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000
LW, C, RW
RFA - 2
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$950,000$950,000 (Performance Bonus$3,200,000$3M)
C
RFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW
RFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
RW, LW
RFA - 1
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$1,525,000$1,525,000
LW, C, RW
RFA - 1
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$975,000$975,000
RW, C
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$1,100,000$1,100,000
RW
UFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$9,583,333$9,583,333
LD
NMC
UFA - 5
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$918,333$918,333 (Performance Bonus$1,000,000$1M)
RD
RFA - 3
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$5,400,000$5,400,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$4,725,000$4,725,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
RD
UFA - 3
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$762,500$762,500
G
UFA - 1
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$775,000$775,000
RW
RFA - 2
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$1,050,000$1,050,000
G
RFA - 2
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$6,250,000$6,250,000
RD
NTC
UFA - 8

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Nov. 21, 2023 at 9:22 a.m.
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What’s the point for BlueJackets? Doubtful either guy re-signs; can’t see them making the playoffs this year given their start 🧐
Nov. 21, 2023 at 9:28 a.m.
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Quoting: MitchJr
What’s the point for BlueJackets? Doubtful either guy re-signs; can’t see them making the playoffs this year given their start 🧐


They are trying to come out of their rebuild and clearly need another top center, because for as great as Boone has been, he's just not a top-line "lift-all-boats" type of center. They tried Laine there, but he isn't that guy either.

I think there is a pretty good chance Lindholm re-signs because CBJ will overpay, and it's actually a great place to live and they have a lot of talent on the roster and in the system - which is why JG chose to go there.

It's not all about making the playoffs this year. It's about turning this team around and showing promise for the immediate future. The most common expectation this year - among those who really understand the team - was that they would at least be in the playoff hunt late into the year, finishing around 85 points. They are in a horrible funk right now, but the team should not be this bad. A shakeup like this could really help them bust out and get back on the right track.
Nov. 21, 2023 at 9:41 a.m.
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Jackets aren’t giving up their 24 first for a rental. If they want lindholm they can wait till he’s a UFA
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Nov. 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
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Jackets aren’t giving up their 24 first for a rental. If they want lindholm they can wait till he’s a UFA


Agreed. I posted in the trade details that I'm assuming he re-signs.
 
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