Zac Rinaldo Finished With Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets waived forward Zac Rinaldo, and he has since cleared waivers. While everyone else who cleared will be sent down to minor league camp, Rinaldo has been informed the Blue Jackets don't want him reporting anywhere.

Rinaldo is unvaccinated and the Blue Jackets respect his decision and have released the following statement:

Here is CLB GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Zac Rinaldo, who cleared waivers today. pic.twitter.com/w2dh0GRbFT

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 1, 2021

Last season Rinaldo appeared in four games with the Calgary Flames and hasn't played more than 23 games in a season in over five years. He's a rugged forward who loves to stir the pot, usually inserted for some protection in the lineup. Turns out he's now looking for a lineup that wants him.

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