Columbus Signs Another New Forward- 6/1/22

So, it's a busy day in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.  Dean Kukan has officially exited thee team, bitter sweetly, returning to Switzerland permanently.  On the flip side, the organization has also released news, via @JacketsInsider Jeff Svoboda, of a new signed player also.  A big Columbus Welcome to Joona Luoto!  During his 1-year deal inked recently, he's agreed to play between the Cleveland Monsters and the Columbus Blue Jackets, if needed.  Given all of the uncertainty with a few players in Cleveland, due to injury and contracts expiring, this seems like a smart move to me.  This is especially true when you look at his numbers.    

During his 2019-20 NHL Season he didn't have a great showing.  he played several games but had no goals or assists in any of them.  Fast-forward a couple seasons to this previous one, where he showed off his newly 201 frame, and you have a powerhouse player.  He went from no points in 16 games two seasons ago, to having 8 goals and 9 assists in only 14 games this recent season in his home of Finland!  One things for sure, this young man has drive, he wants to play and that's a great thing to add to this team, no doubt!  He's only 24-years-old and I can't wait to see him bring that skill to this team, as a Left Winger.  

Go CBJ!   

Source:  Jeff Svoboda Tweets on 6/1/22

Post 2 "Notes about Joona Luoto

➡️ Played 16 games without a point with Winnipeg in 2019-20 ➡️ Adds some size at 6-3, 201 ➡️ Played for Tappara in Finland last year, posting 8-9-17 in 14 playoff games for the Liiga champs #CBJ"

Twitter Caption Only:  "#CBJ news: The Blue Jackets have signed forward Joona Luoto to a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract."

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