The Columbus Blue Jackets are making key cuts as they narrow down their roster ahead of the new NHL season. In a move that signals the start of the team's final preparations for the upcoming campaign, the Blue Jackets have trimmed their training camp roster by four players. Two young prospects have been returned to their respective junior teams, likely to continue their development in the minors before potentially joining the Blue Jackets' organization. Meanwhile, two players who were on tryout contracts have been released, a decision that could signal a lack of fit or simply a numbers game as the team looks to finalize its roster.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by four players, returning a pair to their respective junior teams and releasing two from tryout contacts, club P ...