Blue Jackets open camp with Talbot, Soucy on day 1

Talbot's new deal carries a $950,000 base salary.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read

Skating hard and feelin' good on day 1 💪 See today's full media and hear more from Mathieu Olivier, Carson Soucy, Cole

What happened: Mathieu Olivier, Carson Soucy, Cole Sillinger, Cam Talbot and Rick Bowness were part of Friday's first-day media group in Columbus. Soucy entered camp after signing a professional tryout on Sept. 14.

Why it matters: The opening sessions start sorting out where Columbus' veteran additions fit before preseason games begin. Talbot arrives on a new one-year contract, while Soucy is skating for a roster spot after joining camp on a PTO.

By the numbers: Talbot's contract carries a $950,000 base salary and up to $700,000 in bonuses. Soucy brings eight NHL seasons of experience into camp on his tryout.

What to watch: Next up is how those veterans are used once camp moves from first-day skating into exhibition work. Further sessions should also give a clearer read on Sillinger's and Olivier's early usage.

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Blue Jackets open camp with Talbot, Soucy on day 1

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