The Jackets are bound and determined to find a way into the playoffs and when GM Penney saw that a lot of teams have decided to call it a season, he knew some solid players would be available at reasonable prices. The Jackets have added a LOT of D depth in the past two days. After both Hamhuis and Liles got hurt in one game, Penney knew he needed to get depth and get it fast!
Leaving Columbus:
Nik Hjalmarsson 65ov
Blake Comeau 63ov
Carl Gunnarsson 57ov
Thomas Hickey
Ivan Telegin
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Heading to Columbus:
Jay Bouwmeester 73ov
Anton Volchenkov 69ov
Adrian Aucoin 68ov
David Steckel 61ov
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We feel we have significantly upgraded our D core without having to give up any top end value. We now have 6 solid D to help carry this team and take some of the pressure off of our goaltenders.
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The new D core of the Jackets looks like this:
Bouwmeester - Hamhuis
Tuytin - Aucoiin
Liles - Volchenkov
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We would like to thank the Penguins, Flames and Panthers for the good trade talks and very quick responses to MSN and PM messages.
Jackets Gear Up for Playoff Run
