More Del Zotto to Columbus Talk

Yesterday, I posted a rumor about the Columbus Blue Jackets being interested in Michael Del Zotto. Today, Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline gives us some more insight…

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Sources tell Dispatch that #NYR GM Glen Sather inquired about Fedor Tyutin when #CBJ scratched him last week, and #CBJ GM Scott Howson …less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

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… inquired about D MIchael Del Zotto when he was scratched by #NYR. No Tyutin/Filatov – Del Zotto trade was discussed, just 2 GMs sniffingless than a minute ago via TweetDeck


John Tortorella made this comment today about Del Zotto’s recent struggles…

“It’s our responsibility to teach him & it’s his responsibility to accept the teaching & learn”

…before everyone gets too crazy about Del Zotto he’s still only 20 and learning the position at the NHL level. He might benefit from some more time up in the press box watching.

…h/t to @kevinbaumer.

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