Blue Jackets Sign Forward Kana to One-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that they have signed right wing Tomas Kana to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency on July 1. The Blue Jackets acquired Kana last December from St. Louis along with defenseman Brendan Bell in exchange for forward Pascal Pelletier. In six games with the Blue Jackets last season, Kana had two assists. He also appeared in 50 games with Syracuse of the AHL, scoring 15 goals and 13 assists for 28 points. He also appeared in 11 games with Alaska of the ECHL, scoring six assists. This is nothing more than a depth move for the Blue Jackets. Kana has decent playmaking skills, but will likely have to prove himself at training camp in order to secure a roster spot on the team for the 2010-11 season.