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Rumor: Columbus Blue Jackets “close” to acquiring Andreas Athanasiou

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It sounds as though the details are still being hammered out, but Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou could very well soon become a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to multiple sources, Columbus is “close” to acquiring the speedy restricted free agent-to be.



So far this season, Athanasiou hasn’t come close to repeating his career-high 30 goals of last season. He’s scored just 10 goals and 14 assists in 46 games — along with an astounding NHL-worst minus-45 plus-minus rating.

The Red Wings have already dealt defenseman Mike Green to the Edmonton Oilers earlier today.