Blue Jackets Eye Ex-Sabres Defenseman on PTO

Columbus is kicking the tires on a former Buffalo blueliner as the team works through its roster construction ahead of training camp. The Blue Jackets have extended a professional tryout to a defenseman who spent time with the Sabres, giving the organization a chance to evaluate whether he fits their defensive depth chart. This move signals the team is still searching for answers on the back end, even as the offseason winds down.