Needing instant help on the blue line, Blue Jackets recall defenseman Frederic St. Denis
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Frederic St. Denis from their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass.
St. Denis (saint deh-NEE) is expected to join the club prior to Saturday's game at Nashville.
The 28-year-old has nine goals and 15 assists with 28 penalty minutes and a plus-14 plus rating in 51 games with Springfield this season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Before signing with Columbus in July 2013, the 5-foot-11, 192-pound native of Quebec spent four seasons in the Montreal Canadiens' organization.
The Blue Jackets are down two defensemen due to injuries.