Blue Jackets right winger Josh Anderson arrived in Nationwide Arena early Thursday, a hockey bag slung over his shoulder and a sheepish smile on his face. After a lengthy contract dispute that wiped out his preseason and training camp, Anderson said he was relieved to get back to hockey.
“It was just so tough, hearing from the guys everyday; it was so difficult,” Anderson said. “Seeing them today coming into the rink, it was unbelievable.
“I could regret it. But at the same time, it's definitely a business on each side. It's (part of the) lifestyle. I had to go through it.
Portzline: After ‘difficult' absence, Josh Anderson joins Blue Jackets
