Columbus Blue Jackets: Does a Trade With the Islanders Make Sense?

Now that the Stanley Cup has been awarded, we can fully turn our attention to the off-season. For the Blue Jackets, the off-season has already kickstarted with the acquisition of two veteran defensemen. Now, they would be wise to add a center or two – and perhaps no team makes more sense for a trade than the New York Islanders.

If I were to compare Jarmo Kekalainen to any other GM in the NHL, Lou Lamoriello might be my choice. Not because Jarmo has had the same level of success; but the two share some common bonds here. Both guys play their cards extremely close to their chests, and don’t use words unless they absolutely know what the outcome is going to be.

Jarmo has been vocal about wanting…