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COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 9-9-2 · 6TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
9-9-2 · 6TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner News Hints at Season Outlook The Blue Jackets’ latest update on captain Boone Jenner has shed light on his 2024-25 season outlook.
Elvis Merzlikins - In goal Thursday Merzlikins will get the starting nod on the road against the Wild on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Impact Merzlikins has reached the 20-win mark in just one of his five NHL seasons and likely will struggle to get to that threshold this year as well. If the 30-year-old backstop continues to underwhelm, he could see Daniil Tarasov stealing starts away from him down the stretch.
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Dmitri Voronkov - Surgery not needed Per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site, Voronkov (upper body) will not require surgery, general manager Don Waddell said Thursday.
Impact Voronkov is expected to return by the end of November, according to Waddell. Voronkov was injured a week ago in a preseason game against the Penguins. He had 18 goals, 16 assists, 52 PIM and 83 hits in 75 regular-season appearances in 2023-24 for the Blue Jackets.
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Boone Jenner - Has shoulder surgery Jenner underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday and could return before the end of the season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Impact That's more bad news for the Blue Jackets as Jenner suffered the injury at practice Friday. Jenner was expected to see first-line action this season, as the veteran center registered 22 goals, 13 assists, 155 shots on goal and 119 hits in 58 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Jackets carry memory of Johnny Gaudreau into season opener at Wild The Columbus Blue Jackets will open the season with heavy hearts when they face off against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St.Paul,...
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ESPN airs touching tribute to Gaudreau before opening night | NHL.com Late forward remembered by Blue Jackets, sports network
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James Malatesta - Sent to AHL Malatesta was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.
Impact Malatesta generated 12 goals and 22 points in 56 contests with Columbus' top minor-league affiliate during the 2023-24 regular season. He could be back in the NHL this campaign if additional injuries arise.
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Max McCue - Placed on injured non-roster McCue was placed on the injured non-roster list for an undisclosed reason Monday.
Impact It's not yet clear what injury McCue is dealing with, but he'll be unavailable to begin the regular season. Once the 21-year-old is healthy, he'll likely be sent to the minors.
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Justin Danforth - Starting season on non-roster list Danforth (wrist) was put on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
Impact Danforth didn't skate with the main group during training camp while recovering from offseason wrist surgery. He will be out for the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign but an exact timetable for his return remains unclear. Danforth collected 10 goals, 26 points, 86 shots on net and 109 hits across 71 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Jordan Dumais - Put on injured non-roster Dumais (lower body) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.
Impact Dumais dealt with a lower-body injury throughout camp, and he'll be sidelined for the start of the regular season. Once he's cleared to return, he'll likely be assigned to AHL Cleveland.
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Zach Aston-Reese - Claimed by Columbus Aston-Reese was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jackets on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Aston-Reese was waived by the Golden Knights on Sunday despite a solid preseason performance, and he'll land with Columbus ahead of the regular season. The 30-year-old was limited to just three regular-season appearances in the NHL last year, and it seems unlikely that he'll have a major role with his new organization.
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Boone Jenner - Surfaces on IR Jenner (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Impact According to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch, Jenner has a long-term injury after being hurt in Friday's practice. The 31-year-old Jenner notched 22 goals, 35 points, 155 shots on net and 119 hits in 58 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season. He is projected to be replaced on the top line by Yegor Chinakhov.
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Denton Mateychuk - Sent to AHL Mateychuk was loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Impact Mateychuk registered three assists in four playoff contests with Columbus' top minor-league affiliate in 2023-24. He should see plenty of ice time in the AHL this campaign and could make his NHL debut at some point in 2024-25.
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Kevin Labanc - Signs one-year deal Labanc signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Columbus on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Impact This is a bit of a surprise as Labanc has been with the Devils on a PTO in training camp. Labanc was outstanding during preseason action, scoring six goals and adding an assist in four games. Look for Labanc to have a role as a bottom-six forward with the Blue Jackets.
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Jet Greaves - Sent to AHL Greaves was sent down to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Impact Greaves is currently the third goaltender in the Columbus system as Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov are ahead of him on the depth chart. Greaves appeared in nine NHL games in 2023-24, going 3-6-0 with a 3.49 GAA and a .908 save percentage as lowly Columbus failed to make the playoffs. He sparkled in 46 AHL appearances with Cleveland, winning 30 games. He should be the first goaltender recalled if there are any injuries to Merzlikins and/or Tarasov.
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Sean Kuraly - Credited with helper Friday Kuraly was credited with an assist in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.
Impact Kuraly had an assist in Cole Clayton's goal, and while that strike gave the Blue Jackets an early 2-0 lead in the first period, the Penguins would go on to score five unanswered goals to turn things around. Kuraly had nine goals and nine assists across 62 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets as their fourth-line center in 2023-24, and he figures to maintain that same role in 2024-25.
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Stanislav Svozil - Sent to AHL Cleveland The Blue Jackets returned Svozil to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Impact Svozil garnered an assist in the Blue Jackets' 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday. The 21-year-old blueliner was recalled earlier in the day to play in the final preseason game. Svozil had 23 points in 57 regular-season AHL games in 2023-24.
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Kent Johnson - Bags goal in Friday loss Johnson scored an unassisted goal (on three shots) in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins
Impact Johnson's goal in the second period allowed Columbus to put a break on a red-hot Pittsburgh offense, as the Penguins scored five unanswered goals to erase what had been a strong start from the Blue Jackets. Johnson has looked healthy in the preseason after undergoing shoulder surgery in March and figures to see plenty of ice time as a top-six forward and member of the powerplay unit. The 21-year-old notched 16 points in 42 contests before incurring his shoulder injury last season.
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Cole Clayton - AHL bound Clayton was demoted to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Impact Clayton was recalled Friday to fill out the roster in the final preseason game for the Blue Jackets. The defenseman scored once in a 7-3 loss to the Penguins.
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Mikael Pyyhtia - Scores in loss to Penguins Pyythia scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.
Impact Pyythia opened the scoring less than five minutes into the first period and set up what seemed to be a strong start for the Blue Jackets, though any momentum would vanish as the game progressed. Pyythia is expected to carve a role as a bottom-six forward for Columbus this season after putting up two assists on 17 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Hunter McKown - Back in Cleveland McKown was returned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Impact McKown was held off the scoresheet in a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh after he was recalled Friday to play in the Blue Jackets' preseason finale. McKown had nine goals and 24 points in 53 regular-season contests with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24.
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