Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baie-Comeau, PQ |
| Age: 31 |
| Shoots: Left |
Top Sam Vigneault News
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Blue Jackets' Sam Vigneault: Inks AHL deal
Vigneault signed a one-year, AHL-only contract with the Cleveland Monsters on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Vigneault didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets before the June 26 deadline, but will stay with the club anyway. The 23-year-old has struggled to produce at the AHL level, potting 14 goals and 47 points in 133 games. He should definitely be off fantasy radars for next season and likely beyond, as it seems an NHL debut isn't coming soon.
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Blue Jackets' Sam Vigneault: Left off qualifying offer list
Vigneault was not among the Blue Jackets players to receive a qualifying offer, NHL.com reports.
It seems the organization will allow Vigneault to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. The move shouldn't come as a shock to fantasy owners, considering the 23-year-old struggled to consistently produce in three season with AHL Cleveland. The Clarkson University product may have to consider a move abroad if he wants to extend his professional career, though it seems an NHL debut is off the table.
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Blue Jackets' Sam Vigneault: Activated and assigned to minors
The Blue Jackets activated Vigneault (finger) off injured reserve and assigned him to AHL Cleveland on Friday, Tom Reed of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
Vigneault was expected to compete for a spot on Columbus' Opening Night roster during training camp, but that plan was derailed when he suffered a broken finger in late September. The Clarkson University product could be back with the big club later this season, but he'll first need to spend some time rounding into game shape in the minors.
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