Hearing a few names including a top flight defenseman and a veteran forward could be soon heading to Columbus for Ryan Johansen.....

There are still other teams casing Johansen...(many more than are currently chasing Drouin for what it is worth....) but the Preds look to be the most far along and they possess the best possible package.

Don't at all be shocked if a veteran player with a big salary number is included by Columbus in this Johansen deal. There are some contracts to be moved by Columbus for sure...

more to come.

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