Midway through the 2003–2004 season, he was traded from Vancouver to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He split the season between Manitoba and Syracuse, the AHL affiliate of the Blue Jackets. He also played two games with Columbus later in the year.
Midway through the 2003–2004 season, he moved from Vancouver to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He split his time between Manitoba and Syracuse, an AHL affiliate of the Blue Jackets. Additionally, he played two games for Columbus later in the year.