The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Alexandre Picard from the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager Scott Howson announced Friday. Picard, 24, has tallied 8-7-15 with 26 penalty minutes and a +2 plus/minus rating in 19 games with Syracuse this season, leading the club in goals and points. Columbus? first pick, eighth overall, in the 2004 Entry Draft, he has registered 0-2-2 and 48 penalty minutes in 58 career NHL games.