The Lightning have acquired defenseman Drew Olson from the Blue Jackets in exchange for future considerations, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced today.
Olson, 23, skated in five games with the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL last season, collecting one assist and two penalty minutes. He made his AHL debut with the Rivermen on April 13 against the Grand Rapids Griffins and recorded his first AHL point (assist) on April 16 versus the Charlotte Checkers.
The 6-foot, 200-pound defenseman played four seasons at the U. of Minnesota-Duluth, recording three goals and 21 points in 147 games.
Olson was originally drafted by the Blue Jackets in the fourth round, 118th overall, at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Via Press Release