Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
TSN Hockey: The Canadiens have signed goaltender Antti Niemi to a one-year, $950,000 deal.
Sean Shapiro: Niemi is also getting $1.5 million from the Stars as they bought him out last year.
Eric Engels: Goaltender Charlie Lindgren is still 43 games shy of requiring waivers to be sent to the AHL.