Trade deadline day is only a few weeks away and a flurry of rumors and reports surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets are already stirring. Today, The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported that the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly involved in trade talks surrounding Derick Brassard.
Brassard, a former first round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been a popular candidate on the trade block for the last few season’s as the Pens picked him up from Ottawa last year and now he seems to be available this year.
It’s no surprise the Jackets are targeting a center at the deadline.