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NHL rights being released Berni's NHL rights will not be retained after the Jackets decided not to give him a qualifying offer, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports Monday.

Impact Berni has been playing overseas with Geneve Servette for the past two seasons, so it seems unlikely he was going to return to the fold any time soon. Selected by the Jackets in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft, this decision will likely close the door on Berni's NHL future.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed home to Europe Berni is expected to play in Switzerland this season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old blueliner failed in his bid to make the Blue Jackets' roster in training camp, and rather than head to AHL Cleveland, Berni will return home to play in the Swiss National League -- he played 146 games for Zurich SC between 2017-18 and 2020-21 prior to coming over to North America. Columbus will still retain his NHL rights as a restricted free agent.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released from PTO Berni was released from his professional tryout agreement with Columbus on Thursday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Berni had a goal, three points and 34 PIM in 59 contests with Columbus last season. The 23-year-old was in a unique position because he's a restricted free agent whose negotiating rights are controlled by the Blue Jackets, but unlike most RFAs, Berni decided to participate in training camp anyway by inking a professional tryout. Now that he's been released from the tryout, he'll need to either agree to a contract with the Blue Jackets or sign an offer sheet with another team in order to play in the NHL this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Picks up helper Berni secured an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 defeat to the Flyers.

Impact Berni closed out a 39-game pointless streak with his helper Tuesday. In 57 games this season, the 23-year-old blueliner has just two points, 54 shots and 114 hits. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much in the way of offensive production out of the defenseman in the final two games of the 2022-23 campaign or beyond.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Berni was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Berni was sent down before the All-Star break and did not miss a game as the Blue Jackets return to action Friday for the first time since Jan. 31. Berni had a goal in 28 games with 72 hits and 35 blocks. Berni played two games with Cleveland over the past week, going minus-two with nary a point.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE