Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Blue Jackets reporter Aaron Portzline (4:23) to discuss the mess in Columbus - Patrick Laine checking into the NHL's player assistance program, David Jiricek's frustration at being demoted to the AHL again and how GM Jarmo Kekäläinen will approach the deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Todd McLellan's seat starting to heat up as the Kings struggles continue, Chris Tanev/Senators rumours and Kuzmenko potentially on the way out of Vancouver.

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