With the trade deadline looming, the Columbus Blue Jackets do not figure to be major players. The team is several years ahead of schedule right now as they continue to sit 4th in the NHL league standings despite being the youngest team in the league. The future is exceptionally bright for this team.
Still, can the team find a way to improve for this season’s playoff run without costing the team any of the pieces who will be here when the team figures to take its next step forward?
Boyle is currently playing center for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that has disappointed this season given recent performances.