Blue Jackets Sign Brendan Smith to One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Overview

• Columbus announced the two-way deal on Monday, and because he was not waived, Smith is set to be on the roster for the game against Washington.
• The contract’s dollar figures were not disclosed, but a two-way pact keeps the possible NHL cap hit at or below $975,000.
• Smith earned the promotion after skating on a tryout and logging 11 games with AHL Cleveland, recording one assist and eight penalty minutes.
• The move follows injuries that have sidelined Erik Gudbranson for most of the season and limited usage of depth options such as Dysin Mayo.
• If he appears for Columbus, it would be his sixth NHL team, adding 726 games of experience to a blue line seeking steadier third-pairing options.