For those who weren’t on the internet late Thursday evening, another report emerged that suggested the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets are back at the negotiating table.
Defenseman Seth Jones is the primary piece here, with Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman reporting that the two teams are “taking another run” at a possible deal.
The key evolution in those discussions centers around Columbus’ return in the deal, which had been rumored to include a few key Chicago cogs. According to Friedman, that’s since changed:
During the first attempt, the Blue Jackets discussed Kirby Dach or Alex DeBrincat as the centerpiece, but it wasn’t something the Blackhawks wished to do.