Jackets D Vladislav Gavrikov out for 'trade-related reasons'
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game versus the visiting New Jersey Devils for "trade-related reasons."
TSN reported that there is not an imminent deal involving Gavrikov. The move likely is being made as a means for the Blue Jackets to keep Gavrikov healthy prior to the NHL trade deadline on March 3.
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