Derek Dorsett became a fan favorite for the Blue Jackets for two reasons. He was a small, scrappy grinder willing to drop the gloves against all comers, big or small, and his sense of humor about it ...

Vancouver Canucks forward Derek Dorsett has been forced to retire from the NHL because of health reasons and risks associated with playing, general manager Jim Benning said Thursday. Dorsett, 30, had ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - As a six-year old, Derek Dorsett used to imagine scoring in the NHL. Now he finally knows what it's like. Dorsett's first NHL goal stood up as the game-winner and Rick Nash scored ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Derek Dorsett to a three-year contract after his finest NHL season. Dorsett had 12 goals and eight assists and 235 penalty minutes - leading the league ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed right wing Derek Dorsett on injured reserve with a broken hand retroactive to Dec. 12. Dorsett was injured in Saturday's game against Anaheim and ...

The Blue Jackets have made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason, re-signing right winger Derek Dorsett to a three-year deal. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports it’s ...