COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have added defenseman Mathieu Roy (WAH’) to the roster on emergency recall from their American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse.
Roy replaces veteran Mike Commodore, who has a groin injury.
Commodore was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Sept. 19.
Coach Ken Hitchcock said after the team’s morning skate on Saturday that Commodore complained of the groin injury after practice on Friday.
Roy was expected to be available for the Blue Jackets season-opener against Minnesota on Saturday night.
Roy has spent his entire five-year pro career in the Edmonton organization, tallying two goals and one assist in 30 games with the Oilers. He was signed as a free agent this summer.