The Blue Jackets have claimed defenseman Craig Rivet off waivers from the Sabres, Blue Jackets Executive Vice President and GM Scott Howson announced today. Rivet is expected to join the club in time for Sunday?s game at Nashville. Rivet has registered 49 goals and 187 assists for 236 points with 1,148 penalty minutes in 909 career games with the Canadiens, Sharks and Sabres. He has also tallied 4-19-23 and 69 penalty minutes in 69 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, averaging 22:35 time on ice in those contests.