One name that could be interesting for Columbus is Ryan Donato from the Chicago Blackhawks. Donato, 28, is a pending UFA on a struggling Blackhawks team. He brings versatility, as he can play both center and wing, while also contributing offensively.

If no extension is reached by the trade deadline on March 7, the Blue Jackets would likely be in the market to receive a first-round pick offer for Provorov. He is listed as TSN's No. 21 trade-bait player, which is the sixth-overall defenseman and second-overall left-side defenseman.

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets could see Boone Jenner return to the lineup sooner than expected. Jenner has been out all season after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of training camp. He has since gotten the green light to join the team at practice, though he is still wearing a non-contact jersey.

The marathon that is the league schedule has felt like a sprint at times this season, including when the Blue Jackets played 13 times in the first 23 days of December leading into the holiday break.

Elias Pettersson could be the odd man out in Vancouver. What does he bring, where could he land and what does Vancouver need?

THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 2025

The Blue Jackets are not going to sell at the upcoming NHL trade deadline, including on pending free agents like Ivan Provorov.

To sell or not to sell? That is the question facing the Canadiens, Red Wings, Bruins, Canucks and six other squads as NHL trade deadline season kicks into gear.

Blue Jackets' OT win over the Kings include Marchenko's 'Bobby Orr' impression and Werenski extending his point streak at home.

Columbus is 17-11-5 at home and 27-33-8 in 68 all-time meetings vs. the Kings. The home team is 11-2-3 in the last 16 games of this series. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 24 goals and 44 points. Anže Kopitar leads the team with 31 assists. He also has 42 points in 46 games against Columbus.

The Blue Jackets get another key win in Nationwide Arena thanks to Marchenko's OT goal, not to mention Merzlikins' strong showing

Saturday marked the 19th straight game at home in which Werenski has registered at least a point, the longest streak in franchise history.