Blue Jackets Sign Nick Holden to One-Year Contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that they have signed defenseman Nick Holden to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. In five games last season with Columbus, he had no points. He also appeared in 67 games with Springfield of the AHL, scoring four goals and 21 assists for 25 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Blue Jackets, as Holden has good size and some offensive upside. However, he will likely spend the majority of next season in the minors.