Vladislav Gavrikov - the holdout continues for the 26-year old. Gavrikov is continuing to be sat for trade protection. He is a true top 4 defender and there are not many of those to find on the trade market.
Teams Interested:
Boston Buffalo Dallas Edmonton Florida Los Angeles Ottawa Pittsburgh Washington
Gustav Nyquist
Injured for the remainder of the regular season, possible for postseason return. Has experience with Detroit, San Jose, and Columbus.
Middle six forward and penalty killer. Led in SHG last season with Barkov at 4.
Salary can easily be retained, could also be LTIR trade asset.
Teams Interested:
Edmonton Washington
Joonas Korpisalo
Best goalie Columbus has. Been on fire lately, took a 50% pay-cut to stay with only team he has suited up for to date.
In the prime of his career; half salary could be retained here.
Teams Interested:
Buffalo Edmonton Los Angeles New Jersey Vegas Washington
Gavin Bayreuther
Offensively on pace for career high in least amount of games with Jackets this season, despite the injuries and looming moves to the defense
Teams Interested:
Insert contender with roster space and late round draft asset.