Wisconsin has suffered their first early departure of this offseason. Sophomore defenseman Cody Goloubef signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Goloubef came into college hockey as a very young player, and while he may have been overshadowed a bit by some big names on the Wisconsin defense, he played some very solid hockey for the Badgers. Goloubef's departure, along with that of defenseman Brendan Smith, seemed pretty expected around the Wisconsin camp, so it doesn't sting too much, but it could hurt the Badgers if they lose anyone beyond that.