It hasn't taken long for the after-shock of the Sergei Fedorov trade to hit the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets are preparing to unload some salary to make way for Fedorov and veteran centre Todd Marchant, who makes $2.47 million this season, is a strong candidate to be the first out of the door. How, or precisely when, he departs remains to be seen.

Sources tell Sportsnet veteran forward Todd Marchant will be placed on waivers at noon (ET) today in an effort to shed some of the salary the club absorbed in the Fedorov deal.