Jackets' 2 Post-Break Keys, Waddell Deadline Peek
GM Don Waddell outlines Columbus' blueprint coming out of Olympics, pinpointing two critical keys to climb the standings before March 6. Werenski's gold glow adds firepower, but execution against Metro rivals decides if they buy or sell. Front-office vets like Waddell rarely tip hands early, making this preview gold for deadline watchers.
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