Why is dubinsky out

He is currently sixth all-time in Blue Jackets scoring, and had points overall. Please login to leave a reply. Log in Register.

Username or Email Address. Remember Me. Perhaps most importantly, the Blue Jackets have one of the more enviable cap situations in the NHL and can almost certainly afford to keep him in the lineup.

The arguments for buying him out certainly exist. His lack of offense and acumen for winning face-offs means he plays primarily in a defensive capacity, starting often in the defensive zone at 5-on But even still, his possession numbers were atrocious It wouldn't surprise me if he's bought out this summer, but unless the Blue Jackets find themselves as big read: huge spenders in UFA or take on additional bad contracts to garner draft picks in trades, I have a hard time rationalizing buying out Dubinsky.

Even if he isn't in your top forwards and is a frequent healthy scratch, he'll be off the books in two seasons, which is more appealing than paying him off for four years. Basically, he's just valuable enough to keep around and eat the cost. This could be a debate worth having again in a year, but as it stands now, I think the Blue Jackets should refrain from buying out his contract. Skip to main content.

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