Defenseman Seth Jones signed a six-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Financial terms were not released but the contract has an average annual value of $5.4 million according to Sportsnet.
Jones, 21, could have become a restricted free agent Friday.
Jones signs six-year contract with Columbus
Defenseman, 21, had 20 points in 41 games with Blue Jackets this season
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