Thurkauf was given a qualifying offer but will spend the upcoming season playing in Switzerland, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

The Blue Jackets waived Thurkauf on Tuesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Thurkauf signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Thurkauf will start the upcoming season on loan with NLA club EV Zug.

Columbus assigned Thurkauf to AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Thurkauf was recalled from AHL Cleveland on an emergency basis Monday.

The Blue Jackets reassigned Thurkauf to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.

Columbus promoted Thurkauf from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Thurkauf has six assists through three games in the NHL Prospect Tournament, Andrew Erickson of The Columbus Dispatch reports. "He's been our best player in the tournament by far. It's not just how many points he's getting, it's his 200-foot game," AHL Cleveland head coach John Madden said Monday of Thurkauf. "He pays attention to the little details of the game, he's a really intelligent hockey player, so he's got a bright future."