The odds on the Columbus Blue Jackets making the playoffs are long; they have a much better chance of landing in the lottery.

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli has Provorov at No. 4 on his trade targets list. He points out the Blue Jackets carry $4.75 million of his $6.75 million average annual value, with the Los Angeles Kings carrying $2.025 million. Seravalli suggested the Jackets could offer to retain up to half of their share as an option to facilitate a trade.

With December on the horizon, trade talks are beginning to heat up around the NHL, with a young defenseman’s name hopping up on a few trade boards. The Columbus Blue Jackets have David Jiricek in their system.

The Columbus Blue Jackets blew out the Boston Bruins on Monday and are three points back out of a wild-card spot.

It’s no secret that trade rumors around Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek are kicking into high gear. Jiricek is currently playing in the American Hockey League as the team figures out its next steps.