Head Coach Dean Evason provided the media with some injury updates after today’s practice.
Zach Werenski – “Working through some stuff today.” It’s expected that he skates tomorrow morning. Per Frank Seravalli on X – The CBJ believe he will play tomorrow against the Maple Leafs.
Kirill Marchenko – Seeing a doctor today about an injury John Davidson called “a muscle injury.” It isn’t expected to be serious according to Davidson. Evason said he’s seeing a doctor today.
Mathieu Olivier – Left last night’s game and looked to be in discomfort. He was ruled out soon after. Evason said Olivier is also seeing a doctor. It’s believed to be an upper body injury.
Boone Jenner – Suffered an injury last week. It was originally reported that he’d miss 4-5 weeks, but he is skating and Don Waddell told NHL Radio late last week that he’d be back a lot sooner.
Erik Gudbranson – Has missed the last 15 games and is on IR. Evason says he is skating and could be nearing a return.
Injuries
- Erik Gudbranson – Upper Body – Missed 14 games – IR
- Boone Jenner – Upper Body – Missed 6 Games – IR
- Kirill Marchenko – Unknown – Missed 1 Game
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 35
The Blue Jackets desperately need to get healthy and stay that way if they want to compete in both a wide-open Metro Division and Eastern Conference.
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