The Blue Jackets have resumed negotiations with Johansen's agent, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
The Blue Jackets have resumed negotiations with Johansen's agent, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:
The Johansen camp suddenly has a bit more leverage with the news that Boone Jenner suffered a broken hand during Sunday's practice and will miss the beginning of the regular season. There's no report of any movement towards a contract yet, but a two-year bridge deal for something in the vicinity of $4 million a season seems a little more probable than it did last week.