The Blue Jackets And Pittsburgh Penguins Complete Shocking Trade

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Hunter Bowman
February 22, 2024 (10:41 PM)

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The Columbus Blue Jackets, positioned towards the bottom of the league standings, appear ready to reshape their roster as the trade deadline approaches, initiating their strategy with a notable transaction.

Blue Jackets Swap Bemstrom for Nylander in Trade with Penguins

In a move that sets the stage for their trade deadline strategy, the Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Emil Bemstrom to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The return package includes forward Alex Nylander and a conditional 2026 6th round draft pick, as officially announced by the team today.

«We have acquired F Alex Nylander and a conditional 2026 6th round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for F Emil Bemstrom,» the Blue Jackets stated.

This season, Bemstrom has divided his time between the NHL and AHL, recording 5 goals and 11 points over 32 games with the Blue Jackets and adding 10 goals and 14 points in just 8 AHL games. Nylander's contributions have been more modest this season, with no points in 5 games for the Penguins. Throughout his 98-game NHL career, Nylander has tallied 14 goals and 34 points.

«The #CBJ have acquired Alex Nylander and a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick from the #pens for Emil Bemstrom.»

As the trade deadline of March 8th draws near, both the Blue Jackets and Penguins are expected to be active, potentially making further adjustments to their lineups. This trade could be just the beginning of a series of moves aimed at repositioning both teams for future success.

Source: Hockeypatrol