The following players were assigned: forwards Tyler Angle, Josh Dunne, Brendan Gaunce, Carson Meyer and Tyler Sikura. In addition, the club released forwards Tristan Mullin and Justin Scott from their pro tryout contracts and have returned both players to Cleveland.
Columbus, which is 4-2-1 in preseason play, closes out its 2021 preseason schedule when it hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Game time from Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live at BlueJackets.com and the team's app. The game may also be heard on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including Sports Radio 97.1 FM in Columbus.
The Blue Jackets open their 21st regular season vs. the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, October 14. Game time from Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. ET.
