Why would Winnipeg do That?

I'm understanding they need defense and a third line center. But, don't under estimate Anderson's worth. Top 6 foward, that was hurt last year. Wouldn't be available if the Jackets could sign long term. His speed and size scares the opposition, just ask the Lighting.

The correct answer is they don’t. And Columbus doesn’t do the other trade.

Let’s just talk the trades.

Johnson isn’t a center, he hasn’t played center in 2+ years with Tampa Bay. So we really have no use in adding him. Plus I’d rather keep Robinson, he is young and played well last year and is just starting to pick it up.

As for the 2nd trade. Nash is a 4th line center. A very good 4th line center. Also I’d rather keep Nuttivaara vs keeping Harrington.

Also Murray isn’t the buyout, that would be Wennberg or Dubinsky. Murray might be able to get us some draft picks Back. Dubinsky is just an injured player who can’t even go on LTIR yet.

Now for the lines, Foudy and Texier won’t be on the 4th line. Both will have top 6 minutes next year.