The Columbus Blue Jackets have a total of 9 players who will either be free agents, or restricted free agents after this season. This post will take a look at the Defenseman and goalie whose contracts will be expiring come the end of the 2013-2014 season. It will also highlight their current contract/cap hit, and take a look at their stats to show their worth to the team. (Current Contract/Cap Hits used from CapGeek.com/BlueJackets)
There are four defenseman, which includes Tim Erixon, whose contracts will expire at the end of the 2013-2014 season. Also expiring is the contract of the back-up goaltender Curtis McElhinney. Each player has the potential to hit the free agent/restricted free agent market, unless the front office decides to offer them a contract extension during the season or they sign a new contract before July.
Let’s get started and take a look at each defenseman and the goalie…
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