Rumor: CBJ have initiated contract extension talks with Jack Johnson

[mcpw]

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[JohnnyJacket13]

 

[CoachWithNoTeam]

For those not paying attention, Johnson's trade request was related to not being offered a contract extension. Could be a bluff by Jarmo to raise his price, or could be a sign that another CBJ defenseman (Murray, Savard, Nutivaara) has drawn trade interest and CBJ wouldn't want to lose two big pieces of the D this year.

 

[justafan22]

This is weird.

 

[CupsOverCash]

So much for the first rounder.

 

[Wolfpuck]

"I think we should see other people. Just kidding, let's get married!"

 

[pheasant]

I think he'd be happy to stay. But he has no choice other than to go where the money is.

CBJ needs to pay up, or these talks will go nowhere.

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[Theo Von]

This is getting Ken Holland bad.

Please, let this be a dream.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

sign and trade? doubt it....

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

"I think we should see other people. Just kidding, let's get married!"

JJ: " my parents are huge fan of this marriage. I honestly think they love you more than me"

 

[Deadly Dogma]

maybe its going to be payback. resigns then they trade him to Edmonton lol

 

[72hockey guy]

The more likely scenario is they investigated and found that no one was willing to give up anything near a first and decided to keep the asset rather than lose it for less than they think it's worth

Which is a mature way of reacting

 

[Tobias Kahun]

maybe its going to be payback. resigns then they trade him to Edmonton lol

He doesn’t care where he plays, he wants and needs the most money possible

 

[ManofSteel55]

"TRADE ME"

"But what do you want on your next contract?"

 

[AvatarAang]

Hey tell the media we got offered a 1st to draw up interest

...

Damn, still no interest in JJ? Guess we'll just re-sign him.

 

[THE Green Man]

Hey tell the media we got offered a 1st to draw up interest

...

Damn, still no interest in JJ? Guess we'll just re-sign him.

Since when did Jim Benning join the Blue Jackets?

 

[Hello Johnny]

"TRADE ME"

"But what do you want on your next contract?"

The reason he requested a trade was because we weren't offering him anything. If the rumors are true and we want to extend him, he would presumably rescind the trade request. He's bankrupt, he just wants to get paid.

That said, let's not sign him please.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Sign and trade?

Thinking if he wants overpayment he should go to Detroit so he could serve as their top defenseman during the rebuild.

 

[Theo Von]

Sign and trade?

Thinking if he wants overpayment he should go to Detroit so he could serve as their top defenseman during the rebuild.

The name “Jack Johnson” and the words “top defenseman” should never be used in the same sentence. Ever.

 

[mikeyp24]

The name “Jack Johnson” and the words “top defenseman” should never be used in the same sentence. Ever.

Except for being a top pair defender for years. 100% not any more but he certainly used to be.

 

[mouser]

Someone let me know how this movie ends, I have no clue what Columbus is doing here.

 

[Big Ed]

Hope he gets paid big.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Probably just a ploy to drive up the price

 

[Crede777]

Non-Story by Portzline.

If CBJ can't get value for him at TDL, they will attempt to extend him rather than losing him for nothing.

Granted, plenty fans would be happy just taking the cap space. But CBJ asset management dictates they have to at least field offers.