The Columbus Blue Jackets biggest issue in the past has seemingly been goal scoring, however now they’ve reached a point where it’s not much of a problem; thanks to new acquisitions Artemi Panarin and Thomas Vanek. Ilya Kovalchuk has been a name who’s been mentioned in the same breath as the Blue Jackets for the past few years; however he may no longer be a fit.
Depending on if Columbus can resign Vanek, he may be a more desirable player to keep than to add Kovalchuk. But because of the salary cap it will be nearly impossible to have both.