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Columbus Blue Jackets: Trade Candidates Who Would Help a Cup Run

By Tony Mazziotti

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Jarmo Kekäläinen of the Columbus Blue Jackets attends the 2015 NHL Draft at BB
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Jarmo Kekäläinen of the Columbus Blue Jackets attends the 2015 NHL Draft at BB /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 07: John Tavares
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 07: John Tavares /

John Tavares

If the Islanders play poorly, John Tavares could be a name to watch for. His name has been floating around a bit already, so imagine what could happen if the Islanders don’t improve.

The downside to trading for Tavares is how much it would cost to get him. There’s no need to even bother with him if the Jackets aren’t prepared to lose a good amount.

Tavares is 27 years old and has been in the NHL since he was 19. He’s an elite player with a bit of playoff experience to his name.

This would be a complete blockbuster trade if it were to happen, but the Jackets would be in an awesome position for the near future (if he decided to sign long-term with the Columbus Blue Jackets).

He would bolster the center of the ice and be a force offensively. It may be risky to put a trade like this together, but why not make a run for it all while the window is still open?

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