Columbus, OH (My Sportsbook) - The Columbus Blue Jackets suspended center Alexander Svitov for failing to report to training camp. The 24-year-old Svitov inked a deal with the Russian Super League in August for the 2007-08 season after signing a two-year deal with Columbus in July. Svitov registered a career-high seven goals and career-best 11 assists last season in 76 games for the Blue Jackets. Acquired from Tampa Bay in January 2004, Svitov has 13 goals, 24 assists and 223 penalty minutes in 179 career NHL games. |
