Blue Jackets Re-Sign Blunden, Add Guite

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have re-signed right wing Mike Blunden to a one-year contract. The team also announced they have signed center Ben Guite to a one-year contract. The financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. In 40 games last season with the Blue Jackets, Blunden had two goals and two assists for four points. Guite appeared in six games with the Nashville Predators last season, scoring no points. He also appeared in 64 games with Milwaukee of the AHL, scoring eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points. Blunden is an okay signing for Columbus, as he plays with some toughness and has lots of size. He will likely fill a fourth line role with the team next season. Guite plays with some grit, is a decent penalty killer, and has some defensive skill. If he makes the team for the 2010-11 season, it will likely be as a fourth line center.