Hainsey a Jacket

RDS is reporting that Ron Hainsey has been picked up on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canadiens tried to call up Hainsey due to Andrei Markov's suspension and Sheldon Souray's injury, but they had to place him on waivers first. Hainsey, 24, had 3 goals and 14 assists in 22 games for the Hamilton Bulldogs this season, but has struggled to crack the Habs' lineup since being drafted in 2000. He has played only 32 games with the NHL club, and was passed over by Habs coaches in favour of Mike Komisarek the past two seasons.

After losing Hainsey, the Habs recalled Jean-Philippe Côté of the Bulldogs. I wonder if GM Bob Gainey knew that Hainsey would be picked up, and, if he did, was there a reason that he didn't try to get someone in return for Hainsey?