It's safe to check the NHL standings. The out-of-town scoreboard is of interest. The Blue Jackets are now in the throes of a playoff race.
The Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets are two of the many teams shopping for a defenseman ahead of the trade deadline.
Feb. 25, 2019: Days after making notable trades with Ottawa to add forwards Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the Blue Jackets swing a pair of deals to add depth pieces, acquiring defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Rangers and goalie Keith Kinkaid from the Devils.
As for Werenski, here are three things to know about his first midseason “best-on-best” experience: Just as he’s done all season for the Blue Jackets ... in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.