Julien Pelletier, the QMJHL Sherbrooke forward taken in the fourth round of the ’14 draft, is unlikely to receive an entry-level contract from the Blue Jackets, per the Columbus Dispatch.
The move would mean Pelletier could re-enter this year’s draft. The Blue Jackets have until Wednesday to decide if they want to sign him, or trade his rights to another team.
Taken five spots ahead of Viktor Arvidsson -- who’s become a nice young player for Nashville -- Pelletier had a solid season in Sherbrooke, finishing second on the team in goals (with 27).
This year, he was in training camp with the Jackets but sent home early.
Per the Dispatch, the Jackets are also unlikely to sign another ’14 draftee -- Olivier Leblanc, who was taken in the seventh round.