Blue Jackets ink 2021 first-round pick to entry-level contract
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday that they've agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with 2021 first-round pick Corson Ceulemans.
Ceulemans' deal with the Blue Jackets is set to begin next season, but the 19-year-old has signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the remainder of 2022-23 campaign.
"Corson Ceulemans is an outstanding young defenseman who excels at both ends of the ice and we are thrilled that he is beginning his professional career this spring," said Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. "He combines size and strength with excellent mobility and a knack to produce offensively and we are excited about his future with our organization."
The Beaumont (Alberta) native had his season with the University of Wisconsin come to an end last weekend after a playoff loss to the University of Michigan. In 33 games this season, Ceulemans had 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists), 38 penalty minutes and was a minus-five.
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