George Richards: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on the report of Jack Johnson‘s trade request: “It’s the same with him as anyone else on our team: We’ll make a trade if and when we have something that makes sense for the Blue Jackets.”
Pierre LeBrun: It’s not a sure thing that the Blue Jackets trade defenseman Jack Johnson, but if they do, would have to think that a trade would include a forward coming back. A draft pick does little to help out the Blue Jackets this season.