The Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Dillon Heatherington, the club’s fourth pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry level contract, Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. 
 
Heatherington, 19, was the 50th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.  The Calgary, Alberta native has recorded a goal and 11 assists for 12 points and 40 penalty minutes in 38 games with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL this season.  
 
He also saw action in seven games and helped Canada win gold at this year’s IIHF World Junior Championships and recorded a goal in seven appearances to help the Canadians win the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championships.