Blue Jackets Extend Pyyhtia Through 2028

Columbus Blue Jackets lock down promising young Finnish forward Mikael Pyyhtia with a two-year extension, keeping him through the 2027-28 season. The deal starts as a two-way contract in 2026-27, then becomes a one-way NHL deal in 2027-28. At 24, Pyyhtia has 11 career NHL points in 71 games, but his breakout 2024-25 season saw personal bests with 4 goals and 7 points in 47 games. Drafted 114th overall in 2020, he thrived in the AHL with Cleveland, posting 96 points in 154 games, including career highs in 2025-26. He also brings international experience, earning a bronze medal at the 2021 World Juniors and playing in Finland’s Liiga, where he won two silver medals. This extension signals Columbus’s belief in his future role as a key contributor. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/064db1b2446f59ba