http://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1834 9/30: The Blue Jackets assigned Ty Conklin to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse on Saturday after he cleared waivers, according to the AP. Coklin lost the battle with Fredrik Norrena to win the backup job with Columbus. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1834 9/29: Ty Conklin was released by the Blue Jackets Friday. Fredrik Norrena will open the season as the backup to Pascal Leclaire.