Anderson picked up an assist during Thursday's loss to the Panthers, his first point in the NHL. His biggest contribution through his first six games with Columbus has been his 24 hits, but Anderson continues to see ice time with Brandon Dubinsky and Scott Hartnell at even strength, so he could begin to make a small impact with his scoring as well.

The Blue Jackets have recalled Anderson from AHL Springfield, the team's official site reports. The Blue Jackets assigned Anderson to Springfield during the NHL All-Star break, but he's back with the big club again, having recorded zero points and two PIM in four NHL games to date.

The Blue Jackets have assigned Anderson to AHL Springfield, the team's official site reports. Anderson, who appeared in four games during his first stint with Columbus, recorded seven shots and 17 hits during that span. He'll head back to Springfield, where he has notched 11 points and 56 PIM in 37 AHL contests.

Anderson made his NHL debut on Friday, picking up two PIMS and laying three hits. The rookie won't supply much in the way of offense from the Blue Jackets' third or fourth line, but his physical game is already translating well to the NHL.

Anderson was recalled from AHL Springfield on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports. It's the first NHL call-up for Anderson, who tallied four goals and 11 points in 37 games for Springfield. Look for the 20-year-old's stay with the Blue Jackets to a brief one, with most of his duties likely to come in a third- or fourth-line role.

Anderson was assigned to AHL Springfield on Monday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports. An opening existed for Anderson to potentially break camp with Columbus due to Nathan Horton's uncertain return date and Ryan Johansen's ongoing contract dispute, but he didn't even make it to final cuts. As a result, the 20-year-old will make his professional debut at the AHL level, after accruing 52 points in 59 games in his final year of junior play.

Josh Anderson has inked an entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Anderson was taken in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He has 15 points and 37 penalty minutes in 16 games this season.

Josh Anderson has been released from Columbus' training camp roster. Anderson is expected to spend the 2013-14 campaign with the OHL London Knights. He scored 23 goals and 49 points in 68 OHL contests last season.