Speculation: Scott Hartnell: I will end my career with the Blue Jackets.

[CBJWerenski8]

Says he has retracted his list of teams he'd approve a trade to. Will end his career in Columbus.

"I put it to rest with Jarmo," Hartnell said. "I said I'm coming back and I'm not having this over my head during training camp and the first month of the season. I have a no-move for a reason, and it's there for me now.
"(Kekalainen) had the opportunity and trade me and things didn't work out. For myself ... mentally it's hard waking up every morning wondering if you're going to get the call: 'Hey, this team is interested.' It was kind of driving me crazy, so I talked with my agents and we talked. I really love Columbus. I love the guys. I think we can be a great group, and I feel like I can contribute. Why would I mess with my mind? I know what I can do for this team. I plan on being a Blue Jacket for the rest of my career."
Kekalainen, who is in Toronto for the World Cup of Hockey as assistant general manager of Team Finland, confirmed Hartnell's retraction.

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[Avs44]

...so the Jackets will have to protect him after all then.

 

[Vitto79]

He didn't completely suck last year . Deal w it CLB/Torts

 

[Kamiccolo]

Ok

- 29 other NHL teams.

 

[Crede777]

...so the Jackets will have to protect him after all then.

As long as Columbus doesn't have to protect Clarkson then they're fine. The tier of forwards goes:

Jenner
Saad
------
Wennberg
Atkinson
Dubinsky (NMC)
Foligno (NMC)
Hartnell (NMC)
-------
Sizeable Gap
-------
William Karlsson
Matt Calvert

 

[Man Bear Pig]

That's...nice?

 

[Kev22]

Good for him. It's time that teams learn lessons regarding no-move clauses. I like Hartnell and I'm glad he's going to stay in Columbus. He's a team guy and the Jackets can use some veteran leadership. I hope things turn around soon. There's a great fan base waiting for a great team to develop.

 

[Curufinwe]

...so the Jackets will have to protect him after all then.

Yes, but with Clarkson out injured they won't have to protect him so they should be alright now.

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592

* Players with potential career-ending injuries who have missed more than the previous 60 consecutive games (or who otherwise have been confirmed to have a career-threatening injury) may not be used to satisfy a club's player exposure requirements, unless approval is received from the NHL. Such players also may be deemed exempt from selection by the League.

 

[Kirk Mclean]

Was he really that bad last year? I've always liked him as a player but haven't really followed this story..

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I mean, he's still playing at a high level and seems to really like Columbus. Good for him for wanting to stay.

That being said, I can see him accepting a trade to Nashville since he's played there before and they're Cup contenders.

 

[Canovin]

My question is which players are Columbus likely going to protect?

 

[Curufinwe]

My question is which players are Columbus likely going to protect?

I think it will be:

Bob - NMC

Jones
Murray
Savard

Saad
Dubinsky - NMC
Foligno - NMC
Hartnell - NMC
Atkinson
Jenner
Wennberg

http://www.generalfanager.com/teams/expansion

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Yes, but with Clarkson out injured they won't have to protect him so they should be alright now.

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592

I didn't know this, that means we don't need to protect Horton

 

[Blueland89]

I wouldn't mind Seeing him back in Philly since he's one of my favorite Flyers in my time. The problem with hi coming back is there isn't a spot for him unless he was traded for someone like Matt Read. At the same time if Konecny makes the team I don't see a spot for read either

 

[tarheelhockey]

At least he was completely straightforward about it. He's right that it would have been hanging over his head all year.

 

[Viqsi]

I think it will be:

Bob - NMC

Jones
Murray
Savard

Saad
Dubinsky - NMC
Foligno - NMC
Hartnell - NMC
Atkinson
Jenner
Wennberg

http://www.generalfanager.com/teams/expansion

Yep.

Glad to be keeping Hartnell, anyways; the guy's demonstrated he's quite capable as a mentor with Dano and Wennberg, and we'll want that to continue with the likes of Dubois and/or Bjorkstrand.

 

[PredsV82]

did the list of teams he approved last year ever surface?

 

[CoachWithNoTeam]

As a Jackets fan, this is a huge relief to me.

 

[mikeyp24]

did the list of teams he approved last year ever surface?

I know Nashville was one because there was a deal that almost went through but other then that I don't think a list ever popped up.


And as far as his statement I'm extremely happy. I was ok with moving him to male.space for other guys but when it came down to it I never actually wanted him to go. Now we can finally lay to rest all the garbage people spewed about him and being a cap dump as they tried to make trade offers for him.

 

[Tulipunaruusu*]

If Canada was a more advanced ice hockey culture Scott Hartnell would be in the World Cup, dominating the play. Guess the NHL play-offs will have to do.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Sounds like the Hartnell trade rumors can stop now, As he plans on finishing his career in Columbus. If that's what he wants then by all means do it.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

He didn't completely suck last year . Deal w it CLB/Torts

I dont think anyone had the opinion he sucked, its more moving forward his age/style/contract has the potential to be a real nose diving anchor of a deal

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I thought that Montreal could be in on him for a relatively cheap second line winger. Don't blame him though.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

What else would he say?

Just because he made the public statement, doesn't mean in reality he would welcome a trade to some teams....and accept them.

"I will end my career in Columbus." Almost sounds like he should be on a suicide watch.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Ok

- 29 other NHL teams.

Got a good chuckle out of this