Blue Jackets Re-Sign Defenseman Clitsome

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Grant Clitsome to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 11 games last season with the Blue Jackets, he had one goal and two assists for three points. He also appeared in 64 games with Syracuse of the AHL, scoring five goals and 15 assists for 20 points. This is really just a depth signing for Columbus. Clitsome has some offensive upside, but that has mostly come at the minor league level. He could see some time in the NHL next season, but it would likely be if there was an injury on the Blue Jackets' blueline.