Blue Jackets' Gavin Brindley: Activated, sent down
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Brindley (finger) was taken off injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Thursday.
Brindley was a long shot to make the roster coming out of training camp in the first place but his broken finger certainly didn't improve his chances. The 20-year-old center has played in just one NHL game in his career thus far. Unless he puts up ridiculous numbers in the minors, Brindley figures to spend the bulk of the upcoming campaign with the Monsters.
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Blue Jackets' Gavin Brindley: Scores game-winner Tuesday
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Brindley scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason win over the Blues.
Brindley is still in camp, competing for a bottom-six role with the Blue Jackets. The 19-year-old center netted his second goal of the preseason, scoring after getting the puck on a faceoff win by Luca Del Bel Belluz. Brindley made his NHL debut in the Blue Jackets' finale last year, but the University of Michigan product may need some time in the AHL before he's ready to be a full-time option in Columbus.
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Blue Jackets' Gavin Brindley: Pens three-year pact
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Brindley inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus on Monday.
Brindley's contract will kick in with immediate effect, setting him up to make his NHL debut versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The 19-year-old center is coming off a fantastic season with the University of Michigan in which he tallied 25 goals and 28 helpers in 40 contests. While the 2023 34th overall pick will get into his first NHL game Tuesday, he's far from a lock for the Opening Night roster coming out of training camp this fall.
