Blue Jackets Sign Clitsome to Two-Year Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that they have signed defenseman Grant Clitsome to a two-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible for Group Six unrestricted free agency on July 1. In 31 games this past season with Columbus, he had four goals and 15 assists for 19 points. He missed eight games with a knee injury. He also appeared in 32 games with Springfield of the AHL, scoring five goals and 10 assists for 15 points. This is a decent signing for the Blue Jackets, as Clitsome has been a reliable defenseman for the club over the past two seasons. He has some offensive skill and plays well in the defensive zone, so he should continue to be a reliable defenseman for the team over the next two years.