Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Deposits one into empty net
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Danforth netted a goal in Monday's 5-2 home win against the Bruins.
Danforth scored into the empty net at 13:41 of the third period, giving the home side a 5-1 advantage, as Sean Kuraly and Boone Jenner provided assists. Danforth ended up with a plus-1 rating and a hit while winning seven of his eight faceoff attempts in 14:51 of ice time across 20 shifts. He has picked up the pace offensively, providing three goals and five points with a plus-6 rating across the previous nine outings.
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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: Signs one-year extension
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Danforth signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract extension with Columbus on Wednesday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Danforth had two goals and three points in six NHL contests in 2022-23. He missed most of the campaign due to a shoulder injury. Danforth's in the final season of his two-year, $1.95 million deal, so his new contract will cover the 2024-25 campaign. The 30-year-old is expected to serve in a bottom-six capacity when with the Blue Jackets this season.
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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: Out indefinitely
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Danforth (upper body) is out indefinitely, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Danforth was unavailable to play Sunday against the Rangers after being injured in Saturday's contest versus Pittsburgh. It's unclear at this time how long he will be out for, but he should not be expected to play Tuesday when the Blue Jackets host the Coyotes,.
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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: Delivers on one shot
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Danforth scored to spark the Blue Jackets' come-from-behind 4-3 overtime victory over the Canucks on Tuesday.
Danforth showed off his hand-eye coordination by swatting an airborne puck into the net for his first goal of the season Tuesday cutting the Vancouver lead to 2-1. The comeback commenced on Danforth's lone shot on goal, and the Blue Jackets eventually earned their first win of the season over the still-winless Canucks.
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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.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Danforth was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Thursday.
The Blue Jackets activated Max Domi (ribs) off injured reserve in a corresponding move, so they're no longer in need of Danforth's services up front. The 28-year-old winger is likely in for an extended stay in the minors.
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Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Moves up to NHL
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Danforth was called up from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Based on this report, Danforth will still watch on from the press box for the evening clash against the Kraken, but the Blue Jackets undoubtedly will appreciate having the extra depth up front given that Nathan Gerbe (hip), Emil Bemstrom (oblique) and Trey Fix-Wolansky (knee) are all out of commission with their respective injuries. Danforth is fresh off his first KHL campaign having deposited 23 goals and 32 assists for a Russian team called Podolsk Vityaz.
