The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Ian Cole from the Ottawa Senators for a 2020 third round pick annd forward Nick Moutrey.

Contrary to any reports, Pittsburgh was not looking to require Cole. A source says the NHL brass would have frowned upon it.

There is a familiarity between Cole and Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen who was the Blues assistant GM when Cole was drafted by St Louis.

The Blue Jackets are now said to be wide open on moving Jack Johnson.