The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Sunday morning that they have signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The 32-year-old center has been with the organization for the last three seasons, with the majority of that time being spent in the AHL with the Cleveland Monsters.
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During the past three seasons, Gerbe has played 19 games for the Blue Jackets, however 17 of those have come this year. He has made them count, as he currently has three goals and five assists on the year. Before his call up, Gerbe was having a very solid season in the AHL with 25 points in 30 games.
Although this signing isn't major headline news, it is a nice move for the Blue Jackets. Gerbe gives them good depth, and appears bought in to help the organization regardless of whether that be in the NHL or AHL. It is also important to note that despite Gerbe not receiving much NHL action the past few seasons, he has played 413 regular season games in his career.
