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• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Expected to play Thursday

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Johnson (eye) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Devils, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Johnson took a stick to the face Sunday against the Hurricanes and sat out Tuesday against the Lightning, but he should be able to return following a one-game absence. Over 18 appearances this year, he's logged an assist, 12 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-4 rating while averaging 13:32 of ice time. Dante Fabbro (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's matchup, but Jordan Harris will likely be pushed out of the lineup if Fabbro is also able to suit up against the Devils.

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• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Not playing Tuesday

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Johnson (eye) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Johnson departed Sunday's game against the Hurricanes after taking a stick to the face in the opening frame. The left-shot blueliner will be replaced in the lineup Tuesday by Jordan Harris.

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• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Losing playing time

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  Johnson sat out for the fifth time in six games in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. While trade rumors swirl around prospect defenseman David Jiricek, who is in AHL Cleveland, Johnson hasn't been able to claim a regular role with the NHL club. Jake Christiansen and Jordan Harris have held down the third pairing since Dante Fabbro was plucked off waivers from Nashville. Johnson has one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 37-year-old doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy, as he's unlikely to produce enough offense to help.

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• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Puts up helper

  10/27/2024 • By RotoWire

  Johnson managed an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators. The assist was Johnson's first point in six outings this season. He's played exclusively on the third pairing when he suits up, though he may eventually feel some pressure from David Jiricek for a spot in the lineup. Johnson has added two shots on goal, six hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He won't make enough of an impact for fantasy.

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• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Returning to Columbus

  07/03/2024 • By RotoWire

  Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per PuckPedia. Johnson had a seven-year stint with the Blue Jackets earlier in his career, which accounted for most of his most successful seasons. At 37 years old, it's unlikely he returns to his former glory on offense. Instead, Johnson will likely serve as a veteran leader for the Blue Jackets' young roster, and he's expected to fill a third-pairing role.

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