Report: NHL veteran gets released but immediately earns PTO with rival club!

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Forward John Mitchell has joined the Columbus Blue Jackets on a professional tryout (PTO). Mitchell was with the Chicago Blackhawks this camp before being released today and subsequently brought in by the Blue Jackets.

#CBJ sign F John Mitchell to a professional tryout. He has 70-107-177 in 548 career #NHL games.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 22, 2017

John Mitchell played for #Blackhawks vs. #CBJ in Nationwide on Tuesday. On Wed, Chicago released him from PTO. Thurs, #CBJ sign him to PTO.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 22, 2017

#Blackhawks did Mitchell a favor by letting him go early. Saw their kids were ready, let him go early to catch on w club early in camp. #CBJ
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 22, 2017

In 65 games last season with the Colorado Avalanche, Mitchell scored three goals and added four assists. Prior to playing with the Avalanche, Mitchell played with the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.