When the Chicago Blackhawks announced their roster moves yesterday, John Mitchell was among the cuts.
His professional tryout with the Blackhawks had come to an end, as it did for veterans Mark Stuart and Drew Miller.
It can be an uphill battle to make an NHL roster for veterans on professional tryouts. But for Mitchell, he quickly received another opportunity to attend a camp and try to land a spot, signing a PTO with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
#Blackhawks did Mitchell a favor by letting him go early. Saw their kids were ready, let him go early to catch on w club early in camp. #CBJ
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 22, 2017
Mitchell, 32, has appeared in 548 NHL regular season games with 70 goals and 177 points.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets are still without forward and restricted free agent Josh Anderson, as the two sides are stuck in a contract impasse right now. It was reported on Thursday that his representatives have been in contact with Hockey Canada about the 2018 Olympics.