The Blue Jackets have signed Marcus Bjork to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Columbus Blue Jackets News
The Blue Jackets have signed Makiel Pyyhtia to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kirill Marchenko to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Werenski (nose) will miss the final two games of the regular season.
Werenski returned to the lineup in Tampa on Tuesday but will miss the final two games of the regular season after breaking his nose. Werenski finishes the 2022 season with 11 goals and 37 assists (48 points) in 68 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Thursday vs. the Lightning.
Olivier was called up from Milwaukee (AHL) and will draw into the lineup on Tuesday.
Olivier has scored five goals with six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Admirals this season. He's only appeared in eight NHL games this season, scoring one goal with 12 PIMS.
Werenski (upper-body) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday in Tampa. Werenski has scored five goals with 17 assists (22 points) in his last 25 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Tuesday in Tampa.
Jenner (back) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Jenner has been out since March 11th with a back injury and will miss the final week of the regular season. Jenner finishes the season with 23 goals and 21 assists (44 points) in 59 games this season.
Kukan will draw back into the Blue Jackets lineup on Sunday.
Gaunce will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Chinakhov (upper-body) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Sunday vs. the Oilers.
Goalie Start
Gillies led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Friday vs .Ottawa.
Werenski (upper-body) will not play Saturday in San Jose.
Werenski played just 1:23 TOI in Anaheim on Sunday before leaving with an upper-body injury. That injury will keep him sidelined on Tuesday, with Gavin Bayreuther expected to draw into the lineup to replace him.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Tuesday in San Jose.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Saturday in Los Angeles.
Line Change
Johnson is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Johnson has some immigration stuff to get sorted before making his NHL debut but the Blue Jackets are anticipating him playing vs. the Canadiens. The 19-year-old had eight goals with 29 assists (37 points) in 32 games during his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. He's expected to start on a line with Justin Danforth and Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Wednesday vs. Montreal.