Columbus Blue Jackets assign Alexandre Picard to Syracuse of AHL

2008-11-09 13:20:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Alexandre Picard to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

General Manager Scott Howson announced the move Sunday.

Picard collected 22 penalty minutes in six games with the Blue Jackets this season.

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