The Columbus Blue Jackets sign former New York Islanders and New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy to a professional tryout (PTO), the team announces.
Both outlets report that the move brings Soucy to Columbus on a non-roster basis, giving the Blue Jackets an opportunity to evaluate his fit ahead of possible full contractual arrangements. Yahoo Sports frames the signing as a Blue Jackets announcement of a PTO involving Soucy, while Newsweek describes the signing as a “sudden” landing of the PTO from a major rival. Neither source cites additional contractual terms beyond the PTO, nor does either provide details on a timeline for evaluation.
Overall, the agreement centers on Soucy joining the Blue Jackets organization for training and assessment under the PTO format, after his prior NHL experience with New York-area franchises.
