Jets Claim Grant Clitsome Off Waivers from Blue Jackets

The Winnipeg Jets announced today that they have claimed defenseman Grant Clitsome off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 51 games so far this season, he has four goals and 10 assists for 14 points. He still has one more year left on his current contract. Not a bad pick-up for the Jets, as Clitsome will bring some puck-moving and offensive skill to their blueline.

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.

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.