Blue Jackets' Malcolm Subban: Sent to minor-league affiliate

Subban was demoted to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Subban's demotion suggests Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) may end up being available for Tuesday's season finale against Carolina. Subban has appeared in just one NHL contest this year -- he surrendered three goals on 35 shots en route to a 3-0 loss to the Hurricanes on April 7.