Jack Roslovic recorded his 10th assist and 13th point of the season with a secondary assist on the Blue Jackets lone goal in their 5-1 loss to the Kings on Tuesday.
Adam Boqvist scores his first goal of the season, and the Blue Jackets are on the board in Los Angeles! #CBJ | @BlueJacketsNHL pic.twitter.com/rxQ2T4MV2A
— Bally Sports Columbus (@BallySportsCBUS) February 21, 2024
Roslovic made a nice play on the forecheck to keep the puck alive, eventually leading to the goal, which has been symbolic of his play lately.
According to hockeystatcards.com, Roslovic current five-game streak of positive game scores is his longest of the season, backing up the eye test that shows he's been playing his best hockey of the season.
For Roslovic, this couldn't come at a better time, as March 8th's NHL trade deadline is just 16 days away. The 27-year-old forward is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, making him an obvious trade target for contending teams. However, his $4M cap hit may deter clubs from acquiring his services for a playoff run, especially if the Blue Jackets don't retain any salary in the trade (they can retain up to 50%).
Teams will value Roslovic's speed either up the middle of the ice as a center or on the wing, which could entice them to pay the minimal price required to trade for a player with just three goals and 13 points in 31 games.
If nothing else, Roslovic's play on the top line has served as an audition for the other 31 teams in the league, especially the ones looking to add at the deadline.
