Cam Talbot Signs One-Year Deal With Columbus Blue Jackets

After playing last season with the Detroit Red Wings, 39-year-old goaltender Cam Talbot has signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Talbot enters as the backup to Jet Greaves, stepping into an elevated role as Elvis Merzlikins is out to start the year after failing his physical. Over 567 regular-season games, Talbot holds a 278-204-53 record, 2.69 GAA, .911 save percentage, and 33 shutouts across eight different NHL franchises.