A signing of a different variety has taken place in training camp.
Forward John Mitchell has joined the Columbus Blue Jackets on a professional tryout (PTO). Mitchell was with the Chicago Blackhawks this camp before being released today and subsequently brought in by the Blue Jackets.
#CBJ have signed F John Mitchell to a PTO. He has 70-107-177 in 548 career NHL games w/ TOR, NYR & COL. He was recently in camp w/ Chicago.
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) September 21, 2017
In 65 games last season with the Colorado Avalanche, Mitchell scored three goals and helped with four assists for a total of seven points. Before playing with the Avalanche, Mitchell played with the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mitchell posted a career-high 32 points during the 2013-14 season while playing in 75 games.
