Gudbranson signing, bad as it is, puts the kibosh on trading for any D. And certainly not for Bjorkstrand within the division.

No it doesn't work, the Jackets aren't trading Bjorkstrand..

As much as I’d love bjorkstrand, I don’t think Columbus would trade him to us. Although they did sign Gudbranson for 4 years 16 million so…🤷‍♂️

That’s a no from Columbus, no need for another D.

Bjorkstrand instantly became a player they need to keep for his entire contract now with the Gaudreau signing and likely Laine extension. He provides way too much at a fantastic cap hit for what is now going to be a team expecting playoffs within the timeframe of his contract.

Detroit will still take Pettersson off your hands but the price has plummeted after we signed two FA LD. We'll give you McIsaac for him straight up.