Sean Collins was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Collins was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

It's merely a formality, as Collins is expected to report to AHL Springfield after clearing waivers. Aside from a brief cup of coffee with Columbus, Collins, 25, spent all of last season at Springfield, accumulating 16 goals and 41 points in 67 games.