Blue Jackets claim goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin (30). (Frank Franklin II/AP)

By Sportsnet Staff and Greg Bowman

Posted September 29, 2023 4:23 pm.

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Martin struggled last season, going 11-15-1 with a 3.99 goals-against average and .871 save percentage in 29 games with the Canucks. He also played 16 games with Abbotsford.

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The Canucks acquired goalie Casey DeSmith in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens earlier this month and he appears in line to be the backup to Thatcher Demko.

The Blue Jackets had pre-season questions in goal. Elvis Merzlikins (7-18-2, 4.23 goals-against average, .876 save percentage) and Daniil Tarasov (4-11-1, 3.91 GAA, .892 save percentage) were tops on the depth chart.

The Canucks will kick off their season on Oct. 11 when they host the Edmonton Oilers. You’ll be able to watch the game on Sportsnet and listen on Sportsnet 650.

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