Blue Jackets return Dubois to junior

The Columbus Blue Jackets have trimmed their roster, assigning 2016 third overall pick Pierre-Luc Dubois to Cape Breton of the QMJHL, the team announced Wednesday.

Dubois, 18, scored 42 goals and 57 assists with Cape Breton last season.

In a related move, the Blue Jackets recalled forward Alexander Wennberg. The 22-year-old appeared in 69 games with Columbus last season, recording eight goals and 32 assists.