Josh Anderson broke out and became one of the brightest young stars in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization in 2016-2017. But now, it’s going to take some cash to keep him as his initial contract expires.
The Blue Jackets extended a qualifying offer to Anderson on June 26, which would effectively close a one-year, $735,000 deal between the two parties if Anderson chooses to sign. That’s obviously not what either side wants so there are realistically two options.
Option #1: Bridge Deal
The Jackets could lock Anderson into a bridge deal, which would give the club a little more time to evaluate the player’s true abilities.