The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled nine players from the Cleveland Monsters, Columbus’ American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. The training camp roster now stands at 37 players, including 22 forwards, 11 defensemen and four goaltenders.
The Blue Jackets recalled forwards Paul Bittner, Zac Dalpe, Nathan Gerbe, Nikita Korostelev, Kole Sherwood and Kevin Stenlund along with defensemen Gabriel Carlsson and Anton Karlsson and goaltender Veini Vehvilainen from the Monsters.
Paul will play in Columbus’ game tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Blue Jackets open their 19th regular season vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, October 4. Game time from Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. ET.
