Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: In hope of better positioning himself for free agency this offseason by finding a bigger role with a team, defenseman Jack Johnson has asked the Blue Jackets for a trade according to sources.
Johnson agent, Pat Brisson, wouldn’t discuss the report and GM Jarmo Kekalained declined to comment.
Johnson’s playing time has decreased and he’s moved down their depth chart. The Blue Jackets and Johnson had been close to a multiyear extension this past offseason.
It’s well known that Johnson filed for bankruptcy four years ago and has reached deals with creditors.