A Source out of Columbus has told me that the Blue Jackets are shopping for an Experienced D-man with leadership and playoff experience as well as a young forward with good potential.
The Habs have already recieved interest from Columbus regarding Duncan Milroy and it's rumoured that the Habs are interested in Jason Chimera due to the possible ( some say inevitable ) loss of Radek Bonk and Mike Johnson who were not tendered offers to remain with the team.
Chimera is a speedy winger who has been known to be streaky scoring goals, at 6'2 he does not shy away from playing physical, he has found a home on Columbus's PK and has shown the ability of being a relentless forechecker.
Columbus would also be interested in getting the services of one of the Hab's Roster D-man and one the Hab's 1st Round Draft pick as well positioning Colombus to take Voracek and Esposito.
Although he is coming off a tough season, Bouillon who is a great skater and tough hitter, has been shown to be money come playoff time, and could be an interesting option.
My thoughts : If at the end of the day by losing Chimera the Blue Jackets come out of it with Duncan Milroy an experienced D-man and Voracek ( they pick at number 7 ) as well as another first rounder, it could definitly be an interesting trade off, but on one hand Chimera has flourished under Hitchcock and it's unlikely they'd pull the trigger that easily, as for the Habs, it's a steep price to pay for a player that hasn't blossomed into anything more than an excellent forechecker.
Although he would be a great piece for a premier team.
