Thank you to the following players who are expected to hit the open market as unrestricted free agents tomorrow:
F Lane Pederson F Joona Luoto F Justin Richards
D Gavin Bayreuther
G Jon Gillies G Michael Hutchinson
All are to hit the open market when free agent frenzy begins at noon tomorrow.
They will be missed and their contributions have not been and will not be forgotten.
May they land somewhere with more opportunity and obtain more success.
The Blue Jackets have extended defensemen Marcus Bjork to a one year contract extension worth $775K.
Columbus has also renewed winger Trey Fix-Wolansky to a two year two way deal worth $775K per season through 2024-2025
Other pending former Blue Jackets that are joining the open market include
F Matt Duchene F Gustav Nyquist F Tyler Motte F Kevin Stenlund F Sam Gagner F Ryan Dzingel F Derrick Brassard
D Mike Reilly D John Moore D Nick Holden D Anton Stralman D Gabriel Carlsson D Jack Johnson D Scott Harrington
G Jonathan Quick G Joonas Korpisalo G Jean-Francois Berube G Keith Kinkaid
Additionally, congratulations to Markus Nutivarra on his retirement. Despite it being unfortunate and tragic with hip injuries, his best games and seasons were dawning the Columbus colours.