The Columbus Blue Jackets lost a big piece of their defense when Seth Jones was traded to the Blackhawks. GM Jarmo Kekalainen has been addressing that loss and making sure he kept one of his top players in the process.
The Blue Jackets locked up defenseman Zach Werenski with a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season.
Less than 24 hours later they signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year deal for $900,000 on Friday.
Blue Jackets lock up Weresnki; add Lehtonen
“I’m really excited and grateful to Mr. McConnell, J.