Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: It is going to be an important offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“There are a lot of uncertainties,” Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones said. “You know, whether it’s unrestricted free agents, restricted free agents, goaltending, coaching … really it’s all of the above.”
The Blue Jackets will try to extend Jones this offseason and how talks go will play a big role in the direction of the franchise.
“Well, I’m just unwinding from the season,” Jones said. “As you guys know, I can … I’m still here for another year, as of now, and I can’t sign an extension until July anyway.