CBJ extend qualifying offers to four players

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By Blue Jackets Staff
BlueJackets.com

The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended qualifying offers to four players, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. The restricted free agents that received qualifying offers are:
Patrik Laine, Left Wing
Emil Bemstrom, Right Wing
Trey Fix-Wolansky, Right Wing
Nick Blankenburg, Defense
The following players were not extended qualifying offers by the club:
Kevin Stenlund, Center
Gabriel Carlsson, Defense

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