The Blue Jackets have signed Samuel Knazko to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Columbus Blue Jackets News
Olivier will be a healthy scratch for Game 2 in Carolina.
Monahan will undergo hip surgery and miss the final four games of the season.
Monahan has had an extremely disappointing season, scoring just 10 goals with 18 assists (28 points) in 50 games. Playing through a hip injury could help explain some of his inconsistencies throughout the season. The final four games are completely meaningless, so shutting him down now ensures he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season.
Coyle (upper-body) is expected to miss the final two games of the regular season.
Coyle will be ready for the playoffs but is expected to miss the final two games of the season. With Coyle out, the Bruins will likely get a look at Ondrej Kase, who has missed almost all of 2021.
Kukan will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Kukan has been in the lineup for seven straight games but will sit Friday vs. the Red Wings. Scott Harrington will replace Kukan.
Wood (upper-body) will not play Thursday vs. the Islanders.
Coyle (upper-body) will not play on Thursday.
Coyle is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, so look for Karson Kuhlman to replace him in the lineup. Coyle should be considered questionable for Saturday's rematch vs. the Rangers.
Gudbranson will be scratched Wednesday against the Blue Jackets.
Fabbro is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be back in the Predators lineup on Wednesday.
Jaros will be scratched Wednesday vs. the Avalanche.
Jaros has been in the lineup for three straight games but will be replaced by Nicolas Meloche on Wednesday.
Fabbro (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Fabbro has been out since April 6th but could be back in the lineup Wednesday in Columbus. Fabbro scored two goals and nine assists (11 points) in 38 games this season. He will likely replace Alexandre Carrier if he can play.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Wednesday vs. the Predators.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Monday vs. the Predators.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Saturday in Carolina.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.
Lundestrom will draw back into the Ducks lineup on Monday.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Thursday in Tampa Bay.
Kukan will draw back into the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Kukan has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Andrew Peeke in the lineup on Tuesday. Kukan has one goal and four assists (five points) in 28 games this season.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Monday in Florida.
Gudbranson will make his Predators debut on Saturday.