Blue Jackets Claim Darryl Boyce Off Waivers from Maple Leafs

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Saturday that they have claimed center Darryl Boyce off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 17 games with the Maple Leafs, he had one goal and one assist. He also appeared in 22 games with Toronto of the AHL, scoring four goals and six assists for 10 points. He will be eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. With Jeff Carter and Antoine Vermette now playing elsewhere, the Blue Jackets were in need of depth at center and they got that in Boyce. He's a hard worker on the ice, plays with a little grit, and has some defensive skill. However, Boyce won't replace the offensive output of either Carter or Vermette and will likely play a bottom-six role for the remainder of the season.