Hockey News - Blue Jackets sign forward Robinson for 2 more years

Columbus Blue Jackets' Eric Robinson (50) looks to pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Blue Jackets signed forward Robinson to a two-year contract extension on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Frank Franklin II

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Eric Robinson to a two-year contract extension on Monday.

The 24-year-old Robinson was pressed into action at the NHL level this season because of rash of injuries to regulars. He has responded with five goals and four assists and a +10 plus/minus rating in 31 games. He got his first NHL goal on Nov. 12 at Montreal.

Robinson, who played college hockey at Princeton, would have been a restricted free agent this summer. Contract terms were not disclosed.

General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the move as the Blue Jackets began their NHL-mandated winter break. They return to action Feb. 1 at Buffalo.

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