Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia is ready to begin his season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Blue Jackets have placed Pyyhtia on waivers, indicating that he has recovered from the lower-body injury he suffered during preseason.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Mikael Pyyhtia on waivers, according to a report by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The move indicates that the 24-year-old forward has recovered from a preseason lower-body injury and is prepared to begin his season.
Pyyhtia was drafted 114th overall by Columbus in 2020 and has tallied five goals and 11 points across 71 career NHL games. Pro Hockey Rumors notes that while he has struggled at the NHL level, he produced 21 goals and 49 points in 59 AHL games for the Cleveland Monsters last season.
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