While plenty of time remains for more movement before training camp opens up in September, a good portion of Jarmo Kekalainen's off-season work is done.
Ryan Johansen still needs a new contract, as does Jerry D'Amigo, but time is on Kekalainen's side, and he has more than enough cap space to get them signed and have flexibility going forward.
The Blue Jackets haven't made a ton of moves this summer, but the ones they've made have been good.
The team took on two more years and a slightly higher cap hit when acquiring a much better player than R.J. Umberger in Scott Hartnell. They traded Matt Frattin for D'Amigo and signed underrated depth forward Brian Gibbons, as well as re-signed one of their core players to a long-term deal in Brandon Dubinsky.
The possibility of more moves being made remains, but as of now the Blue Jackets roster looks set and Kekalainen seems content with the group he has.
With all that in mind, I'm curious as to how you all view Kekalainen's work this summer. Feel free to vote below and post your thoughts in the comment section.
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