The Columbus Blue Jackets announced a trade on Thursday afternoon, sending Markus Nutivaara to the Florida Panthers for right wing prospect Cliff Pu.
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The #CBJ have acquired RW Cliff Pu from Florida in exchange for D Markus Nutivaara u2b07ufe0fhttps://t.co/USq9F4ZETP— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) October 8, 2020Nutivaara had two years left on his deal carrying a $2.7 million cap hit per year. Nutivaara had fallen out of favor with the team, projecting as just a fifth or sixth defenseman in a crowded defensive group.