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Blue Jackets Sign Carson Soucy to Tryout Deal

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Carson Soucy to a professional tryout agreement.
Soucy entered free agency after a three-year contract with a $3.25 million cap hit.
He will attend Columbus’ training camp and preseason, aiming to earn a contract.
Columbus projects $12,645,001 in cap space, which may be consumed by RFA Adam Fantilli.
Soucy posted five goals, seven assists and 12 points in 76 games for the Rangers and Islanders.

History

Historical Context

After the September 16 2004 lockout that cancelled the 2004-05 season and forced a July 13 2005 agreement imposing a $39 million salary cap, NHL teams have relied on flexible contracts. In 2024 the Columbus Blue Jackets invited defenseman Carson Soucy to a tryout, balancing $12,645,001 of cap space against a potential $3.25 million offer for RFA Adam Fantilli, a strategy rooted in the post-lockout cap era.

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Story summary

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Carson Soucy to a professional tryout agreement.
Soucy entered free agency after a three-year contract with a $3.25 million cap hit.
He will attend Columbus’ training camp and preseason, aiming to earn a contract.
Columbus projects $12,645,001 in cap space, which may be consumed by RFA Adam Fantilli.
Soucy posted five goals, seven assists and 12 points in 76 games for the Rangers and Islanders.

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