Mikael Pyyhtia is set to continue his journey with the Columbus Blue Jackets, having signed a two-year contract extension. The deal, which has an average annual value (AAV) of $875,000, includes a two-way contract for the first year and a one-way contract for the second. Pyyhtia is coming off a remarkable season with the AHL's Cleveland Monsters, where he set career highs in goals and points, solidifying his role as a scoring threat.

By the Numbers
  • Pyyhtia had a career-high 21 goals and 49 points in 59 AHL games this past season.
  • He scored one goal in five NHL games and contributed three goals in nine Calder Cup Playoff matches.
Yes, But

While Pyyhtia showed promising statistics in the AHL, his NHL performance remains limited, leaving questions about his ability to replicate success at the highest level.

State of Play
  • Pyyhtia's two-year contract allows the Blue Jackets to assess his growth in the NHL more thoroughly.
  • The Blue Jackets are hopeful that Pyyhtia can transition effectively to perform consistently at the NHL level.
What's Next

As Pyyhtia enters the next two years, his performance in both the NHL and AHL will be closely monitored, with expectations for him to step up his contributions in the Blue Jackets' lineup.

Bottom Line

Pyyhtia's extension reflects the Blue Jackets' commitment to developing young talent, with high hopes for his continued offensive growth and potential impact on the team.