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          Trade grades: Ian Cole to the Blue Jackets

          Veteran defenseman Ian Cole was part of the package that went to Ottawa in the Derick Brassard trade, and he was subsequently moved to Columbus on Feb. 26. Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

          The deal:

          Columbus Blue Jackets get: D Ian Cole

          Ottawa Senators get: C Nick Moutrey, 2020 third-round pick

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          Columbus Blue Jackets: A-