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COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Sep 23, 2013; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Marian Gaborik (10) stick handles against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
STANDINGS: 65 PTS, T-5 in Metropolitan, T 10th in Eastern Conference
PLAYOFF PROGNOSIS/ STATUS:Â Playoff hopeful / Buyer & Seller?
NEEDS:Â A top end scorer
DEADLINE CAP SPACE:Â $2.1M
ASSETS TO DEAL:Â With top paid player Marian Gaborik a pending UFA, his name has popped up as being available for the right offer.
RUMORS: Columbus has been mentioned in the Ryan Kesler derby. That would be a major move but the Jackets have not shown an aversion to making the big deals.