The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed University of North Dakota defenseman Caleb MacDonald to a two-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
MacDonald, 22, recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points with 42 penalty minutes, 68 blocked shots, 51 shots on goal and a +7 plus/minus rating in 35 appearances during his sophomore campaign at North Dakota (National Collegiate Hockey Conference) in 2024-25. He was tied for the team lead in penalty minutes and blocked shots and ranked third-T in plus/minus rating.
“Caleb MacDonald is a big, strong defenseman who excels at blocking shots and being sound and sturdy in the…