COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets took care of one of their biggest off-season priorities by signing defenceman Seth Jones to a $32.4 million, six-year contract.
Jones, a pending restricted free agent, will count $5.4 million against the salary cap through the 2020-21 NHL season.
Agent Pat Brisson confirmed the terms of the contract, which includes a modified no-trade clause in years five and six.
Jones was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 draft to the Nashville Predators. The Blue Jackets acquired him in a January trade that sent centre Ryan Johansen to Nashville.