Last week’s incident involving Sergei Bobrovsky left many wondering if he’d consider waiving his no-move clause before Feb. 25.



Turns out last week’s incident apparently has no bearing on that decision.



In talking to a few people around the league over the past week, my understanding is that two-time Vezina Trophy winner informed the Blue Jackets months ago he’d waive his no-move for a trade he’d approve and, I believe, provided a list of teams.



And I can’t imagine he’s changed his mind since.



But at the same time, I don’t believe the Jackets have ever asked him to waive it. Not yet anyway.



So really, it would appear the question is not whether or not Bobrovsky would be willing to waive before Feb. 25 but rather would GM Jarmo Kekalainen be willing to trade him.



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