Although the Columbus Blue Jackets currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have been surging as of late — general manager Don Waddell has a couple of tough decisions to make ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell confirmed that Ivan Provorov will remain with the team, despite contract extension challenges and the nearing trade deadline. Waddell prioritizes team stability and their playoff push,

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The Blue Jackets are trying to find suitors for Ivan Provorov, but the latest update sounds like there may be a halt to those calls.

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell confirmed he won't be trading defenseman Ivan Provorov prior to Friday's deadline."It's different this year, for me, than probably other years as a GM,

The Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the Sharks ahead of the stretch run, as first reported by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

With the NHL Trade Deadline only four days away, the Columbus Blue Jackets' rumor mill is heating up. The Blue Jackets are in the race for the final wild card spot in the East, and although they don't want to mess with the future,

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in all of sports this season. They have responded to the death of Johnny Gaudreau by having their best season in years, holding down a playoff spot heading into the NHL trade deadline.