The Columbus Blue Jackets have suspended center Gregory Campbell for failing to report to Cleveland (AHL).

The Jackets waived Campbell last week after they could not work out a trade for the veteran center. When he went unclaimed, he was assigned to the AHL.

But his agent said Campbell, 32, chose not to report rather than take a roster spot from a younger player.

Veteran forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau was claimed by the New Jersey Devils in one of five waiver-related moves NHL teams made Tuesday, a day before the season opens.

The two-time 20-goal scorer was claimed after being waived by the New York Islanders. New Jersey freed up roster space by placing defenseman Seth Helgeson on waivers.