With the NHL Trade Deadline only four days away, the Columbus Blue Jackets' rumor mill is heating up. The Blue Jackets are in the race for the final wild card spot in the East, and although they don't want to mess with the future, they want to add to reward the team for their good play this season.

Blue Jackets & Provorov Extension

According to Pierre LeBrun, the Blue Jackets and Ivan Provorov are working on an extension. However, they are also taking calls on himEven though it is unlikely that he will be dealt, the Blue Jackets are getting a lot of interest in the defenseman.

Waddell Searching for a Forward

LeBrun also tweeted that the Blue Jackets are looking for a forward to add to the mix. They don't want to sell the future to make an addition, but they want to reward the team for its strong play this season.

A few names that could make sense for Columbus are:

• Scott Laughton - Philadelphia Flyers
• Trevor Zegras - Anaheim Ducks
• Jake Evans - Montreal Canadiens
• Ryan Donato - Chicago Blackhawks
• Nick Bjugstad - Utah Hockey Club
• Trent Frederic - Boston Bruins
• Charlie Coyle - Boston Bruins

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There are a few other notes, including Mathieu Olivier  staying with the Blue Jackets. He won't be traded at the deadline, as the team is instead looking to work out an extension.

With so little time before the deadline, there will be plenty of news surrounding the Blue Jackets, so keep it locked here for more updates and rumors.

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