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• Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson: Out indefinitely following surgery

  10/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Gudbranson had shoulder surgery Monday and will be out indefinitely. Gudbranson has already been out of action for the Jackets' previous two games and is not expected back in the short-term. Even without his injury, the blueliner was unlikely to reach the 20-point threshold for a second straight season considering last year was the only time he's reached that threshold. In the meantime, David Jiricek, Jack Johnson and Jordan Harris will likely rotate on the bottom pairing. Given his timeline, it wouldn't be surprising to see Gudbranson end up on long-term injured reserve.

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• Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson: Lands on injured reserve

  10/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Gudbranson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Gudbranson suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Panthers, and head coach Dean Evason said after the game that the injury was "not looking good." As a result, it's not very surprising to see Gudbranson land on IR, but it's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to return. David Jiricek could take on a third-pairing role for the Blue Jackets in Gudbranson's absence.

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• Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson: Likely to miss time

  10/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Gudbranson's upper-body injury was described as "not looking good" by head coach Dean Evason, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Evason's comments after Tuesday's game versus the Panthers suggests the defenseman is set to miss time. With Gudbranson likely coming out of the lineup, David Jiricek could step into a third-pairing role.

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• Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson: Exits Tuesday's contest

  10/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Gudbranson (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Panthers. Gudbranson collided with a teammate late in the second period, and he'll miss the rest of the game. The 32-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until a further update is available. The Blue Jackets' next game is Thursday versus the Sabres, and if Gudbranson can't play, David Jiricek may be a candidate to take his place in the lineup.

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• Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson: Good to play Thursday

  10/10/2024 • By RotoWire

  Gudbranson (lower body) will draw into the lineup Thursday against Minnesota, per the NHL media site. Gudbranson missed some preseason action due to the injury, but it seems he's fine for Columbus' Opening Night. He had six goals, 26 points, 74 PIM, 92 hits and 170 blocks in 78 contests with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Jack Johnson on Thursday.

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