Elliotte Friedman has reported that CBJ defenseman Jake Christiansen has settled his arbitration case. He will make at least $400k and it's a one-year, two-way deal. 

The 24-year-old Christiansen has played 44 career games with Columbus and has 7 points. 

But where he's made his mark is in the AHL for the Cleveland Monsters. Christiansen currently sits 3rd all-time in career points with 140 in Monster history. He's also the all-time leading point scorer amongst defensemen in Cleveland history. 

Many believe that Christiansen can be a full-time NHL defenseman, and he may just get a chance to play some games for Columbus this season. With Waddell getting this case done, and choosing to give him a qualifying offer, it's clear he wants him around. 

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