The Blue Jackets are making an addition.
Princeton (NCAA) captain Eric Robinson, whose season ended at the hands of Ohio State last weekend, has signed a two-year entry level deal with the Blue Jackets.
Per the team's release, Robinson will meet the Blue Jackets in Edmonton and stay with the NHL team for the balance of the regular season.
Eric Robinson: Size and speed, deceptive skills, under radar because of veronneau and Kuffner...has some highlight reel goals @BlueJacketsNHL https://t.co/Zk06aplSzl
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) March 26, 2018
Robinson, 22, scored 17 goals and added 14 assists (both career highs) in his senior season with the Tigers. They won the ECAC title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, where they lost the Buckeyes in the Midwest Regional semifinal.
"Eric is a power forward with excellent speed who plays a very reliable two-way game and brings the type of character and leadership we value as an organization," said Kekalainen. "He will join our team for the rest of the regular season and we are excited about his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets."
The 6-foot-2, 201 lb. Robinson is a New Jersey native and played one season in the USHL before committing to Princeton.
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