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Total Overhaul

Created by: ImACashew10
Team: 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 28, 2024
Published: Apr. 29, 2024
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Trades up the wazoo I’m sure everyone will agree on all of them. Still sticking with a Ray Shero / Dean Evason combo.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$2,500,000
1$3,200,000
6$5,000,000
6$4,500,000
2$2,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,800,000
1$800,000
Trades
1.
CBJ
  1. Ristolainen, Rasmus
  2. 2024 5th round pick (LAK)
PHI
  1. Merzlikins, Elvis
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (LAK)
2.
CBJ
  1. 2025 1st round pick (BUF)
Additional Details:
Top 10 protected
3.
CBJ
  1. Zegras, Trevor
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (ANA)
ANA
  1. Johnson, Kent [RFA Rights]
  2. Ristolainen, Rasmus
  3. 2025 1st round pick (BUF)
4.
CBJ
  1. 2024 2nd round pick (OTT)
OTT
  1. Boqvist, Adam
  2. 2024 6th round pick (CBJ)
5.
CBJ
  1. Burakovsky, André
  2. 2024 2nd round pick (SEA)
  3. 2025 4th round pick (SEA)
SEA
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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Logo of the OTT
Logo of the SEA
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Logo of the ANA
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the LAK
2025
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the SEA
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the VGK
2026
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the NYR
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the CBJ
Logo of the PIT
Logo of the CBJ
ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$87,700,000$76,680,000$0$4,700,000$11,020,000

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$9,750,000$9,750,000
LW
NMC
UFA - 5
Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
$5,750,000$5,750,000
C, LW
RFA - 2
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$3,200,000$3,200,000
RW, LW
RFA
Logo of the Seattle Kraken
$5,500,000$5,500,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$950,000$950,000 (Performance Bonus$3,200,000$3M)
C
RFA - 2
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW
RFA
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$925,000$925,000
LW, C, RW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$2,500,000$2,500,000
C
RFA
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$4,500,000$4,500,000
RW, LW
RFA
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, C, RW
RFA
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$2,500,000$2,500,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$1,100,000$1,100,000
RW, C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$9,583,333$9,583,333
LD
NMC
UFA - 4
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$6,250,000$6,250,000
RD
NTC
UFA - 7
$2,800,000$2,800,000
G
UFA
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$4,725,000$4,725,000
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$1,050,000$1,050,000
G
RFA - 1
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$886,667$886,667 (Performance Bonus$500,000$500K)
LD
RFA - 3
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$918,333$918,333 (Performance Bonus$1,000,000$1M)
RD
RFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
$1,100,000$1,100,000
RW
UFA - 1
$800,000$800,000
LD/RD
UFA

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Apr. 29 at 8:49 p.m.
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I’d rather just keep Johnson over zegras
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Apr. 29 at 8:58 p.m.
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Where is that account that says “you all ready know about Boone” on every armchair GM?
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Apr. 29 at 8:59 p.m.
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I… don’t actually hate this. I do not like the idea of Shero/Evason, but I don’t hate most of your trades. Which I didn’t expect when I read your description.

Definitely decline the Seattle one, though. Hang onto Laine for now. And Buffalo needs to pay more than that. Otherwise… I wouldn’t be upset.
Apr. 29 at 9:00 p.m.
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Quoting: Dcochy
Where is that account that says “you all ready know about Boone” on every armchair GM?


Can someone translate?
Apr. 29 at 9:06 p.m.
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Quoting: ImACashew10
Can someone translate?


An account on here types this message on any trade involving Boone Jenner

“You asked for Boone. You already know the answer.”

Same thing, every damn post.
Apr. 29 at 9:07 p.m.
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Flyers immediately decline.
Apr. 29 at 9:15 p.m.
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Buffalo says yes. You might even get more than that from Buffalo.
Apr. 29 at 9:20 p.m.
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The only incentive ANA has to trade Zegras is if we land yet another at or near NHL ready LHC in the draft (Celebrini or Lindstrom).

It makes absolutely no sense to then flip Zegras for another LHC
Apr. 29 at 9:54 p.m.
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Quoting: Jded
The only incentive ANA has to trade Zegras is if we land yet another at or near NHL ready LHC in the draft (Celebrini or Lindstrom).

It makes absolutely no sense to then flip Zegras for another LHC


Too picky. Literally created another team where Utah’s 2024 1st - likely within striking distance of Lindstrom - was traded for Zegras and people complained saying, “why would we trade a sure thing for a maybe.”
Apr. 29 at 10:58 p.m.
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Quoting: squashmaple
I… don’t actually hate this. I do not like the idea of Shero/Evason, but I don’t hate most of your trades. Which I didn’t expect when I read your description.

Definitely decline the Seattle one, though. Hang onto Laine for now. And Buffalo needs to pay more than that. Otherwise… I wouldn’t be upset.


You…like trading Jenner…for a 1st? Gotta disagree. Jenner is a no-go. I also don’t like that Ristolainen trade. There literally no way anyway anyone would want Ristolainen.
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Apr. 29 at 11:06 p.m.
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Quoting: Jacketsman61
You…like trading Jenner…for a 1st? Gotta disagree. Jenner is a no-go. I also don’t like that Ristolainen trade. There literally no way anyway anyone would want Ristolainen.


Gudbranson and Chiarot are making $4m+ with term while other “old school” stay at home possession black holes like Joel Edmunson continue to be valued assets at the deadline. Someone will want Risto (side note, who will want Elvis??)

I’m understanding of the return coming back for Jenner being light but how does Jenner’s career arc align with the Jacksts contention window potentially reopening?
Apr. 29 at 11:12 p.m.
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Quoting: ImACashew10
Gudbranson and Chiarot are making $4m+ with term while other “old school” stay at home possession black holes like Joel Edmunson continue to be valued assets at the deadline. Someone will want Risto (side note, who will want Elvis??)

I’m understanding of the return coming back for Jenner being light but how does Jenner’s career arc align with the Jacksts contention window potentially reopening?


In regards to Elvis, no one. I truly think if the Jackets want to part ways with him it will be via buyout. Jenner is just too valuable.
Apr. 30 at 12:11 a.m.
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Quoting: ImACashew10
Too picky. Literally created another team where Utah’s 2024 1st - likely within striking distance of Lindstrom - was traded for Zegras and people complained saying, “why would we trade a sure thing for a maybe.”


First of all, the Utah 1st is not equal to Lindstrom. They have >50% odds of selecting 7th or 8th. Lindstrom will far more likely than not be drafted ahead of that.

2nd, even if he did fall there. If you asked me who I prefer, Zegras or Lindstrom, I personally do choose Zegras.

Picky? Sure. I’m not really sure why you wouldn’t be picky with your multi-year 60+ point scoring center who just turned 23. And unless they draft a LHC, there is zero reason to trade him. Does that mean they should draft a LHC like Lindstrom? No. But they should take the best player available, and it’s plausible that’s him
Apr. 30 at 7:40 a.m.
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Quoting: Jacketsman61
You…like trading Jenner…for a 1st? Gotta disagree. Jenner is a no-go. I also don’t like that Ristolainen trade. There literally no way anyway anyone would want Ristolainen.


Anaheim, who need a stable, mature defenseman and RHD, just might. Especially if he’s coming with KJ and an unprotected first like that (even if they give up Zegras in the process). Might have to add one more piece for Anaheim and take out the pick from them. Or make the first being traded Columbus’s own instead of Buffalo’s. But the base trade isn’t horrible. Fan trades are always more dramatic than IRL ones end up being, anyway.

I also very clearly said the Jenner trade would need more, but yes, I am open to moving him. Especially for a good return.
Apr. 30 at 10:52 a.m.
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Anaheim, who need a stable, mature defenseman and RHD, just might. Especially if he’s coming with KJ and an unprotected first like that (even if they give up Zegras in the process). Might have to add one more piece for Anaheim and take out the pick from them. Or make the first being traded Columbus’s own instead of Buffalo’s. But the base trade isn’t horrible. Fan trades are always more dramatic than IRL ones end up being, anyway.

I also very clearly said the Jenner trade would need more, but yes, I am open to moving him. Especially for a good return.


I would move Severson in that deal if he would waive his NTC or even move Boqvist and Guddy. The Philly trade, to me, is just unnecessary. Would rather buyout Elvis than have to take back a terrible contract.
Apr. 30 at 2:05 p.m.
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Quoting: Dcochy
Where is that account that says “you all ready know about Boone” on every armchair GM?

Not every one. Just most of them, because people keep assuming he's available for "fair market value" or something like that when he and the front office and ownership have all been repeatedly clear about keeping him in Columbus.

And as far as I'm concerned folks complaining about my posting that each time yet still posting these AGMs just clearly indicates I need to be posting it even more.

So yeah. It's Boone. Y'all already know the answer.
Apr. 30 at 8:36 p.m.
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Not every one. Just most of them, because people keep assuming he's available for "fair market value" or something like that when he and the front office and ownership have all been repeatedly clear about keeping him in Columbus.

And as far as I'm concerned folks complaining about my posting that each time yet still posting these AGMs just clearly indicates I need to be posting it even more.

So yeah. It's Boone. Y'all already know the answer.


Yeah, this guy.
 
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