Blue Jackets Player Has Left The Columbus Blue Jackets

"The rights of the club and player will be consistent with the treatment of a suspended player, so he will not be paid by the team and his salary will not count against the salary cap. As part of an agreement between the club, NHL, NHLPA and the player, Texier will be permitted to sign a one-year contract to play in Europe for the 2022-23 season." - Columbus Blue Jackets

"During the past year, I have experienced some personal issues and challenges and I feel I need to be close to my family at this time,» Texier said in a statement. «I have love and respect for the city of Columbus, the Blue Jackets, and the fans as everyone has always treated me first-class. I truly appreciate the support, help and empathy I have received from team management, the coaching staff, doctors, trainers and my teammates. This was a hard decision, but it is the best one for me right now."

"Alexandre Texier and I recently had a very long conversation in which he indicated to me that he was not ready to resume his career in the NHL at this time,» Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said. «While we are disappointed Tex will not be joining us for the 2022-23 season as we anticipated, his mental health and well-being remain our top priority and we will continue to support him in any way we can."