The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension through the 2021-22 season, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Gerbe, 32, has collected 61 goals and 85 assists for 146 points and 190 penalty minutes in 412 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres. After appearing in two games with the Blue Jackets in 2017-18, he has collected 3-5-8 and 18 penalty minutes with a +2 plus/minus rating in 16 outings with the club this season. His best NHL campaigns were 2010-11 with Buffalo and 2013-14 with Carolina when he set career highs with 16-15-31 in 64 and 81 games, respectively.

"Nathan Gerbe has been an important player for us as our captain in Cleveland and through his contributions with the Blue Jackets this season," said Kekalainen. "He plays with tremendous passion and energy and we're excited that he will continue to be part of our organization for the next two seasons."