Derek Dorsett News

Right winger Derek Dorsett suffered a fractured clavicle at 1:36 of the first period, when he was driven into the net by Vancouver's Andrew Alberts.

The club announced after the game that he's likely to miss the rest of the season. It's a big blow for the Blue Jackets. Dorsett has three goals and six assists 24 games. Last season, he had 12 goals and 20 points -- both career highs.

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Nash, Carter and rest of healthy #CBJ present at practice in Ice Haus today. Nikitin and Lebda skating, too.

Dorsett plays a very tough game which means he is likely to take a few more maintenance days. The grinder has 10 goals and 15 points in 55 games.

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#CBJ interim coach Todd Richards said Nash, Carter, Dorsett are "banged up," but should practice on Friday, play Saturday vs. #Blackhawks.

Dorsett plays a very tough game which means he is likely to take a few more maintenance days. The grinder has 10 goals and 15 points in 55 games.

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#CBJ RW Derek Dorsett will play tonight, coach Scott Arniel confirms.

Expect Dorsett to reclaim his place on the third line from rookie Dane Byers. The Kindersley, Saskatchewan has six goals and eight points through 29 games and should boost the team's PK.

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Forward Derek Dorsett participated in full and appears likely to return to the lineup against visiting Tampa Bay on Saturday. Arniel: “If he’s good tomorrow morning when he walks in there, I think it’s a strong possibility if (trainer Mike Vogt) gives me the OK.”

Expect Dorsett to reclaim his place on the third line from rookie Dane Byers. The Kindersley, Saskatchewan has six goals and eight points through 29 games and should boost the team's PK.

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#CBJ GM Scott Howson say no update yet on Derek Dorsett injury. Expects one later today.

Sounds like Dorsett will miss significant playing time due to the injury. The gritty winger will be hard to replace as he plays on the third line and is a primary penalty killer.

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#CBJ coach Scott Arniel on RW Derek Dorsett: "It doesn't look good right now, but we'll see what the diagnosis is (on Sunday)."

Dorsett took a nasty spill and landed really awkwardly on his ankle (http://twitpic.com/7rmgmn). It doesn't sound like the alternate captain will play any time soon.

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