"By the American Thanksgiving (a week), several general managers will try to trade to improve their team. A name that is currently circulating is that of Jeff Carter.

Not that the Blue Jackets want to trade him, but because he is asking a trade.

Many GMs are aware of this fact.

But when I contacted the agent for Jeff Carter, Rick Curran, the latter told me that his client did not request a trade, contrary to rumors."