This story was originally included in our weekly Friday Insider column.
Sources told The Athletic on Thursday that the Blue Jackets have not had extensive front-office discussions regarding rookie Pierre-Luc Dubois' short-term future, which can only mean one thing:
Dubois is almost certain to stick in Columbus this season.
If Dubois dresses on Saturday vs. Los Angeles, Wednesday vs. Buffalo and next Friday vs. Winnipeg — and there is no reason to think he won't — he will have dressed in 10 games this season, meaning the first year of his NHL entry-level contract is engaged.