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Don Waddell confirms he is finalizing a trade with his division rivals


Samer Dagher
Aug 1, 2024  (4:46 PM)
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine
Photo credit: The Hockey News

The GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets has just announced that a trade is almost finalized. Could it involve Patrik Laine?

GM Don Waddell recently endorsed Eric Tulsky as the new GM, announcing that a trade is about to be finalized at any moment. While he didn't reveal which player is involved, all signs point to Patrik Laine, who has been at the center of trade rumors surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Waddell also endorsed Tulsky, who took over as general manager.

"Eric's the brains," Waddell said. "He's way smarter than I'll ever dream about being. ... I have no doubt he'll do a great job. We're trying to make a trade right now, so...»
More details will follow about the player and what the return will be, but for now, we know that a trade is imminent and could be announced at any moment.

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