Blue Jackets Blueliner Lurks In Leafs’ No. 1-Pick Talk

The Blue Jackets defenseman is suddenly part of a conversation that connects directly to the Maple Leafs’ first-overall pick, which is exactly the kind of hockey rumor that gets phones buzzing in war rooms. These talks usually tell you as much about appetite as they do about actual trade value, and the asking price is where the fun starts. A deal built around a top pick is never casual, especially when a blue-line piece is the name floating around the room.