COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Dean Kukan to a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract extension through the 2017-18 season, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Kukan, 23, recorded four goals and 25 assists for 29 points with 43 penalty minutes in 72 games with the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters this past season. He led club defensemen in assists and points and finished third on the team in assists and games played (tied) and fifth in points.