Blue Jackets Have Multiple Trade Offers for Nick Foligno

The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently mulling over multiple trade offers for their captain Nick Foligno. Frank Seravalli of TSN has reported there's been several offers that have included first-round picks.

Seems to be heating up on the Nick Foligno front for #CBJ. Belief is multiple teams have put a 1st-round pick on the table for Jarmo Kekalainen to consider.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 11, 2021

Foligno is your proto-typical playoff forward. The 33-year-old pending free-agent loves to play in the dirty areas of the ice and has the ability to play basically anywhere in your lineup, which is music to the ears of playoff bound teams. In 42 games so far this season, Foligno's recorded 16 points. His 55 playoff games and 22 points are on team's radars and the fact he's a leader and plays tough.

There's been several reports linking Foligno to the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. While it's likely he's dealt before 3pm on Monday, don't expect to see any contract extensions offered. Foligno is likely headed back to Columbus this upcoming offseason.

The notion that teams are willing to pay a 1st round pick for David Savard and Nick Foligno, but not for Taylor Hall...tells you all you need to know 🤦🏻‍♀️ https://t.co/j9KucqM5zb
— Rachel Doerrie (@racheldoerrie) April 11, 2021