Ryan Craig was waived by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Craig was waived by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

The 32-year-old Craig is an AHL journeyman whose chances of cracking the Blue Jackets' Opening Night roster were remote, at best. He'll return to the familiar confines of Springfield, where he supplied 18 goals and 15 assists over 55 games last season.