A flurry of activity surrounds the Columbus Blue Jackets as the team evaluates its roster options ahead of key deadlines. Speculation swirls over whether forward Gustav Nyquist could return, while questions linger about whether the club will finalize a contract with defenseman Cutter Gauthier and extend the deal of forward Drake Batherson before the September 15 cutoff. With free agency and contract negotiations looming, the team’s offseason moves could reshape its lineup for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how these potential deals unfold.

Could the Blue Jackets bring Gustav Nyquist back? Will the September 15th deadline spur a Cutter Gauthier's deal and a Drake Batherson extension?