Danforth (illness) is good to play Thursday versus the Islanders, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
Danforth won't end up missing any playing time due to the illness. He has 10 goals, 21 points and 105 hits in 64 outings in 2023-24.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Ready to rock
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Danforth (concussion) will return to the lineup Monday versus the Avalanche, according to Dave Maetzold of Bally Sports Ohio.
Danforth, who missed the past 11 games, is slated to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup versus Colorado. He has contributed 10 goals, 21 points, 77 shots on net and 104 hits over 63 outings this campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Out of action Saturday
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Danforth (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Nashville on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Danforth has 10 goals and 21 points in 63 games this season. The Blue Jackets will play a man short in the contest, as the team only has 11 forwards and six defensemen on the roster.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Available Saturday
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Danforth (illness) is good to play Saturday versus San Jose, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Danforth has nine goals and 19 points in 52 contests this season. He was initially questionable for Saturday's contest after being unavailable for Friday's practice, but the 30-year-old ultimately won't miss any playing time due to the illness.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Garners helper Saturday
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Danforth logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.
The helper was Danforth's first point in 10 games in January. The 30-year-old saw some top-six usage earlier in the season, but the slump has returned him to his more natural fourth-line role, where picking up offense will likely remain difficult. Danforth has a career-high 19 points with 64 shots on net, 72 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 48 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Sets new personal best
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Danforth scored the only goal for Columbus on Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
He evened the score at 1-1 just 22 seconds into the second period on a partial breakaway set up by Johnny Gaudreau. Danforth has a career-high 15 points, including eight goals, through 35 games this season. It's not enough to make Danforth fantasy relevant, but it's a dream come true for the 30-year-old. He has appeared in just 86 NHL games since the 2021-22 campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Pots goal Sunday
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Danforth scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
Danforth had just one assist during his nine-game goal drought, which ended at 16:26 of the first period Sunday. The 30-year-old forward is up to four goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 18 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 15 appearances. He's been a fixture in the Columbus lineup as a fourth-liner.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Records two-point night in win
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Danforth registered a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-1 win against the Flames.
Danforth has two goals and three points across four games, already equaling his production from six NHL appearances last season. It was his first multi-point performance in 55 career NHL games. He was credited with the game-winning goal, too, his first since April 5, 2022 on the road against the Flyers.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Lifted from IR
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Danforth (shoulder) was removed from injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Danforth was limited to three points in six games last season before undergoing shoulder surgery in late October. Now nearly 11 months removed from the procedure, he should be good to go for training camp. Danforth will compete for a bottom-six role, though the Blue Jackets may want younger players to seize those spots as they continue through a rebuild.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Resumes skating
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Danforth (shoulder) has begun skating, but it still seems unlikely he'll be able to play again this season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
The 29-year-old winger landed on injured reserve in late October after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum, and at the time it was thought he would be lost for the season. Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen didn't offer a clear answer Thursday when asked if Danforth might return before the team's regular-season finale in April, however, potentially opening the door for him to see some action before the summer.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Notches game-tying tally
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Danforth scored in the third period Thursday, helping the Blue Jackets to a 5-3 victory over the Predators.
Danforth, who opened the campaign with a minus-4 rating against the Hurricanes on Oct. 12, has put his skill on display during the Blue Jackets' past five performances. The 29-year-old right winger's third-period goal Thursday tied the score at 3-3. It was his second goal in two games and his third point in four outings. Danforth, who scored 10 goals in 45 games as a rookie last season, appears to be earning a more defined role as a sophomore.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Practicing on top line Friday
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Danforth is practicing on the top line with Johnny Gaudreau and Boone Jenner, according to Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.
Danforth will get the first shot to replace the injured Patrik Laine on the top line, as Laine is out 3-4 weeks with an elbow sprain. Danforth had 10 goals and 14 points in 45 games with the Blue Jackets last season, and if he is able to click with Jenner and Gaudreau, his fantasy value over the next few weeks could skyrocket.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Manages assist in loss
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Danforth notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.
Danforth continues to provide steady play in a bottom-six role. The winger has four goals and an assist in his last nine appearances. For the season, the 29-year-old has racked up 12 points, 62 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-2 rating in 39 appearances in his first taste of NHL action.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Returning to action against Sens
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Danforth (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus Ottawa on Wednesday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Danforth returns to action following a two-game stint on the sidelined due to his lower-body issue. Prior to his absence, the 29-year-old winger managed just one goal in his last seven contests while averaging 12:26 of ice time. Even with Danforth back on the ice, he is likely to be limited to a bottom-six role.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Out again Sunday
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Danforth (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Golden Knights, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Danforth will miss his second game with the lower-body issue. His next chance to return will come Wednesday on the road in Ottawa.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Not playing Friday
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Danforth (lower body) will not be available Friday against Minnesota, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Danforth was injured Thursday against the Islanders and will miss at least one game as a result. The 28-year-old rookie has seven points through 23 games on the year. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Vegas.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Questionable to return
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Danforth (lower body) is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the islanders.
Danforth was injured early in the first period and couldn't put weight on his right leg, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda. If he doesn't return to this contest, his next chance to play is Friday versus the Wild, though the quick turnaround makes it iffy at best if he'll be able to suit up for that game.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Lands on IR
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Danforth suffered a sprained MCL on Thursday and is expected to miss six weeks. He was placed on injured reserve.
Danforth has two goals and four points through 12 games as a rookie this season. He should be back in action sometime in February. Yegor Chinakhov will likely see more playing time in the team's bottom six as a result.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: NHL debut forthcoming
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Danforth's expected to make his NHL debut Monday against the Red Wings, Dave Maetzold of Bally Sports Ohio reports.
The late-blooming 28-year-old will finally get a chance to make his NHL debut after being called up Sunday. He's expected to skate on a line with Jack Roslovic and Gregory Hofmann, replacing Kevin Stenlund.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Recalled to NHL
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Danforth was promoted from AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Danforth has racked up five points through eight games with AHL Cleveland this season. The 28-year-old forward has never appeared in an NHL game, but he could make his debut Monday with Kevin Stenlund apparently in coach Brad Larsen's doghouse.
