COLUMBUS, OHIO --- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Josh Anderson to a three-year contract through the 2019-20 NHL season, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Anderson, 23, registered 17 goals and 12 assists for 29 points with 89 penalty minutes and a +12 plus/minus rating in 78 games in his first full NHL campaign in 2016-17. He finished second on the team in shooting percentage (14.3%) and third in even strength goals (17). He made his NHL playoffs debut in the 2017 postseason, collecting 1-1-2 in five contests vs. Pittsburgh.

"Josh was an important contributor on our team a year ago and we believe he will continue to be an important part of our team in the years to come," said Kekalainen. "He brings size, speed and grit to our lineup and as a young player is still growing and developing with his best years still to come."