Harrington, 23, has posted an assist and eight penalty minutes in 25 career NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. He has added 8-31-39, 89 penalty minutes and is +32 in 141 career AHL games with the Toronto Marlies and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Originally the Penguins' second round pick, 54th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft, the Kingston Ontario native was acquired by the Blue Jackets in a trade from the Maple Leafs on June 25, 2016.

The Blue Jackets return to action on Saturday, October 15 when they host the San Jose Sharks. Game time is 7 p.m. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio begin with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Scioto Downs Blue Jackets Radio Network, including CD 102.5 FM, and online at BlueJackets.com.