The Columbus Blue Jackets desperately want to keep Artemi Panarin. Despite all reports that he will not resign with the team, TSN's Pierre Lebrun reported the Blue Jackets offered the 2016 Calder Trophy winner an eight-year contract with an AAV of $12 million. The contract would give Panarin the second highest AAV in the NHL behind only Connor McDavid. Also hear the CBJ offered around $12 M or so a year over 8 years .... Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) Panarin posted a career-high 87 points Serge Ibaka Jersey (28-5987) and a plus-14 rating in 79 games this season along with 11 points (5-611) in 10 playoff games. NHL free agency rumors 2019: The Athletic's George Richards reported Panarin is likely along with Columbus teammate and two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky. However, with over $28 million to spend on free agents, the Blue Jackets could marginally outbid the Panthers,who only have $25 million in cap space. While the difference is likely not enough to change their minds, Columbus is clearly prepared to spend the nece sary money to remain a contender in the NHL. Amir Coffey Jersey