In a brief chat with reporters before the Blue Jackets played Boston on the second day of the NHL Prospects Challenge, Waddell said he’s circled back into the free-agent pool in the search for players who can fill immediate roster needs. He’s not talking about PTOs, but actual contracts.

Who cares if an athlete is great if he also isn't really good? Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau was, and that's why we'll miss him so much.