Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia: On waivers for AHL assignment

Pyyhtia was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets for the purpose of assignment to AHL Cleveland, the team announced Sunday.

The 23-year-old logged 47 games with Columbus last season, recording four goals and seven points. However, this year, he'll start in Cleveland, where Pyyhtia put up 16 points in 28 outings in 2024-25. He figures to be one of the Blue Jackets' top call-up options should injury strike the forward group at the NHL level.