The Blue Jackets may be off to a mixed start, but the trade chatter around Dmitri Voronkov hasn’t gone anywhere.
Columbus sits at 3-4-0 and seventh in the Metropolitan Division, and even in the early part of the season, Voronkov is once again surfacing as a name to watch on the market. According to The Fourth Period, the Blue Jackets remain open to moving the forward, who is in the final season of a two-year, $8.35 million contract.
“As it has been widely reported by multiple outlets dating back to last season, the Blue Jackets are still open to trading forward Dmitri Voronkov, who is in the final year of a two-year, $8.35 million contract,” The Fourth Period reported.
The same report said it’s still unclear which teams have talked with Waddell about Voronkov’s availability. A deal is not considered close, but Columbus is believed to be checking the league for an upgrade and could include Voronkov in a larger move to bring back immediate help.
Voronkov’s strongest season in Columbus came in 2024-25, when he scored 23 goals and finished with 47 points in 73 games. He followed that with 17 goals and 32 points in 63 games last season, production that could appeal to a team looking for more size and scoring in its top nine.
At 26, he’s in the middle of his prime, and that only adds to his appeal. Still, his situation in Columbus has taken a turn this season, with the 6-foot-5 forward having been a healthy scratch multiple times.
Whether the Blue Jackets ultimately move him during the season remains to be seen, but the possibility is clearly still on the table.
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