The Columbus Blue Jackets announced they have re-signed forward Hunter McKown to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.
McKown recorded 13 goals and 31 points in 68 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season before adding two points in six Calder Cup Playoff games.
The 22-year-old showed improvement in his second full pro season and has 55 points in 121 career AHL games.
A native of San Jose, CA., McKown joined the Blue Jackets at the end of the 2023 seasons and picked up two assists in 12 games.
McKown registered 55 points in 96 career NCAA games with the Colorado College Tigers. He had one point in four games with Team USA at the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship.
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