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Blue Jackets Express Interest In Niklas Kronwall

February 25, 2019 at 9:45 am CDT | by Brian La Rose 7 Comments

After adding forwards Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel as well as goalie Keith Kinkaid, some might think that the Blue Jackets would be finished with their moves.  However, that does not appear to be the case as Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that they’ve shown interest in Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall.

The 38-year-old has been a dependable cog on Detroit’s back end since the 2003-04 season and has logged 934 games with the Red Wings since then.  He has expressed an interest in remaining with Detroit for his full career but indicated earlier this month that he would consider moving if GM Ken Holland approached him.

This season, Kronwall has played a larger role than expected, logging nearly 20 minutes a night while chipping in with 16 points (2-14-16).  That has been in large part due to the litany of injuries on Detroit’s back end throughout the year but he has held his own with the extra ice time.  It’s likely that if Columbus was to add him, they likely wouldn’t be counting on him to play as much as he’d slot in behind Seth Jones and Ryan Murray (when healthy).

Kronwall is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and has a cap hit of $4.75MM.  He also has a ten-team no-trade clause but even if Columbus wasn’t on that list, it’s believed that Holland would go to the veteran for his approval to be dealt.

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  1. buffbry

    6 years ago

    Sure for a 3rd and Sonny Milano

    Reply
  2. brewcrew08

    6 years ago

    It wouldn’t take a 3rd and Sonny.

    Reply
  3. Connorsoxfan

    6 years ago

    Maybe just Sonny?

    Reply
  4. buffbry

    6 years ago

    Well idiot Holland just told the whole league he’s done for the day, so this is moot. Can’t freaking stand this guy. #fireholland

    Reply
  5. dugdog83

    6 years ago

    The Stevie Y countdown has begun my man.

    Reply
  6. jaysrule1399

    6 years ago

    I don’t know if there’s anyone with the slightest knowledge of hockey that would touch this dumpster fire

    Reply
  7. jirogers72

    6 years ago

    Why didn’t the Wings bring in Yzerman weeks ago to orchestrate moves prior to trade deadline. Holland is still loyal to the bums he signed to ridiculous contracts and will continue to stick with them. Wings need someone with creativity to rid themselves of these overpaid bums. Perhaps as in basketball throw in a Helms and/or Abdelkader along with Howard for a lower asking price.

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