Carson Soucy joins Columbus Blue Jackets on a PTO ahead of NHL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Defenseman Carson Soucy has agreed to a professional tryout (PTO) with the Columbus Blue Jackets as NHL training camps begin. The decision comes as several unrestricted free agents look to secure contracts just weeks before the regular season starts. Soucy, who played 76 games last season with the New York Islanders and New York Rangers, accumulated 12 points. He has over 440 NHL games of experience and aims to prove his value during the preseason to earn a contract.
- •Soucy agrees to a PTO with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- •He appeared in 76 games last season, scoring 5 goals and 7 assists.
- •Soucy has played for five different NHL teams in his career.
- •The agreement comes just weeks before the NHL regular season starts.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran Defenseman Carson Soucy Agrees To A PTO.
"Carson Soucy agrees to a PTO just weeks out from the regular season.
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