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Blue Jackets recall Lorentz and Williams from Cleveland

Steven Lorentz scored seven goals in nine AHL games before Columbus called up the two forwards.

File photo: Steven Lorentz, wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, shoots near the Ottawa Senators net during a preseason game.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets called up forwards Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams from the Cleveland Monsters, their American Hockey League affiliate, on Thursday.

Lorentz had seven goals and two assists in nine games for Cleveland this season. Four of his goals came on the power play. Columbus acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs in September.

Williams had a goal and four assists in seven games for the Monsters this season. He made his NHL debut with Columbus in April 2025.

The Blue Jackets visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

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