We are almost to August and there is still a lot to be settled for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Training Camp opens soon as reported in the mid-summer edition of Blue Jackets News and Rumors. Marchenko's contract negotiations and Laine's training in Florida are hot topics. The ongoing coaching search could impact upcoming decisions.

The time frame could get hectic with potential arbitration hearings and trade speculations on the horizon. Stay tuned as important decisions are expected to unfold in the next 10 days.