Kirill Marchenko: “The case is far from being resolved”
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ payroll is about to change.
The team has $11.7 million in cap space, but Adam Fantilli is likely asking for more than that. And when he signs, the team will need to make sure it has enough cap space to accommodate him.
And even if a signing doesn't seem imminent, Don Waddell needs to keep all of this in mind.
It's clear that, until Fantilli signs, the Blue Jackets won't be able to trade Kirill Marchenko. After all, all signs point to salary coming Columbus's way