Anderson will miss the start of training camp if the Blue Jackets are unable to give him a new contract, per his agent Darren Ferris, The Athletic reports.

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The burgeoning winger garnered 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists) over 78 games for what technically qualified as his rookie season in 2016-17. It's worth noting that Ferris also represents Detroit's Andreas Athanasiou, who is also holding out for a new deal and even flirting with the idea of playing in the KHL. The commonality between the two is that they are both seeking their first contract following entry-level deals. Consider bumping Anderson down slightly on your cheat sheets, as Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen reportedly has said that a late start to camp for Anderson would be "detrimental."