What Happened
The Columbus Blue Jackets placed defenseman Carson Soucy on waivers on October 28, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, a day after activating Dante Fabbro. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Soucy cleared waivers on October 29. Because Soucy's salary sits $75K below the maximum a team can bury in the AHL, the Blue Jackets can remove his entire cap hit by sending him to the Cleveland Monsters.
Key Details
- Soucy cleared waivers on October 29, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
- Columbus placed him on waivers October 28, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
- His salary is $75K under the AHL bury maximum, letting Columbus clear his full cap hit.
- Soucy, 32, is in his fifth organization in three years if claimed.
- He had 13 goals and 37 points in 142 games with Seattle from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
- The Rangers traded him to the Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick on January 26.
What It Means
The move gives Columbus defensive depth flexibility after Fabbro's return. Soucy's contract can be fully buried in the AHL, so assigning him to Cleveland costs the Blue Jackets no cap space. The 32-year-old has moved frequently in recent seasons, going from Vancouver to the Rangers to the Islanders before landing in Columbus.
What's Next
Columbus must decide whether to assign Soucy to the Cleveland Monsters or keep him on the NHL roster. He remains with the Blue Jackets unless another team claims him, which did not happen.