Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Massive three-point game in win
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Donforth had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
Danforth wired a snap shot past Dennis Hildeby early in the first to push his team up 2-0. He's not really known for his offense -- Danforth's best season came in 2023-24 when he put in 10 goals and added 16 assists in 2023-24. Nice night for the journeyman.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Making season debut Thursday
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Danforth (wrist) will be in the lineup against the Sabres on Thursday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Danforth has missed the first three games of the season due to his wrist injury but looks set to make his 2024-25 debut. With Danforth cleared to play, preseason addition Kevin Labanc will be dropped from the lineup versus Buffalo with Danforth likely moving up to a second-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Partakes in full practice Friday
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Danforth (wrist) participated in a full practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Danforth missed Thursday's game in Minnesota, but he is on the road trip, which ends Saturday in Colorado. The 31-year-old had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 regular-season contests with the Blue Jackets last season. He is questionable for Saturday's tilt, but could return as early as Tuesday for the home opener versus Florida.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Starting season on non-roster list
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Danforth (wrist) was put on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
Danforth didn't skate with the main group during training camp while recovering from offseason wrist surgery. He will be out for the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign but an exact timetable for his return remains unclear. Danforth collected 10 goals, 26 points, 86 shots on net and 109 hits across 71 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Set to miss Thursday's game
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Danforth (wrist) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.
Danforth had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 contests with Columbus in 2023-24. The 31-year-old is likely to serve in a bottom-six role once he recovers from his offseason wrist surgery.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Not playing Friday
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Danforth (wrist) won't play versus the Capitals on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Danforth started stickhandling this week as he recovers from wrist surgery. The 31-year-old winger may get only a game or two of preseason action, if any, before Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus the Wild.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Won't suit up Monday
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Danforth (wrist) will not be in action against Buffalo on Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Danforth has only recently begun stickhandling, so it shouldn't be surprising to see him being held out of action Monday. At this point, the veteran winger should probably be considered a doubtful at best for Wednesday's preseason game against the Blues. All signs point to the Ontario native being ready for Opening Night against the Wild on Oct. 10, but given his limited scoring upside, Danforth's status shouldn't be of concern for most fantasy managers.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Can start stickhandling
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Danforth (wrist) won't resume practicing just yet, but he's ready to begin stickhandling, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports Wednesday.
Danforth is working his way back from offseason wrist surgery. He had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 contests last campaign. When healthy, Danforth is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: In lineup Thursday
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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: 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: 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: 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.
