Dubinsky has not played this season after undergoing surgery on an abdominal injury on October 8th. He is four weeks into a six week timetable, so expect him to miss another 7-10 days before returning to the Blue Jackets lineup.
This is a terrible break for the Blue Jackets. Originally Dubinsky's injury was not believed to be serious, but he will now miss the first month and a half. Columbus will start the season with three of their top-6 on the IR. The injury will certianly put more pressure on Ryan Johansen and allow rookies like Marko Dano and Alexander Wennberg to play larger roles.
The Blue Jackets are starting the season really banged up. They are already without Boone Jenner, Nathan Horton, Ryan Murray and Ryan Johansen's status remains up in the air. The Blue Jackets are saying that Dubinsky is out indefinitely and the designation on IR means he will miss at least one week.
Dubinsky, 28, registered 16 goals and 34 assists (50 points) in 76 games during his second season with the Blue Jackets. Dubinsky also finished tied for second in Jackets' postseason scoring with six points (1G / 5A). Dubinsky will play this season under a $4.2 million dollar cap-hit, but will make $5.85 million over the following six season after yesterday's extension.
Dubinsky, 27, has tallied five goals and 10 assists for 15 points with 40 penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating in 21 games this season. He leads the club in PIM and time on ice among forwards (19:30), ranks second in assists, third in points and is tied for sixth in goals. He has also netted two power play, two shorthanded and one game-winning goal and won 55.9 percent of face-offs he’s taken. This move all but ensures he will return to the lineup tomorrow.
Dubinsky has missed the last six games with a foot injury that he suffered on November 19 vs. Edmonton. Dubinsky has had a strong start to the season posting five goals and 10 assists in 21 games. Monitor his status tomorrow.
The Blue Jackets play in Vancouver tonight and wrap-up their road-trip on Monday in Toronto. He should be considered questionable for Wednesday against Nashville.
Dubinsky left Tuesday's game with a foot injury and did not return. He played just 12:30 and did not record a point for the fourth straight contest. Recently recalled Jack Skille will replace Dubinsky in the lineup.
Dubinsky is not going to be suspended and his match penalty was rescinded.
Dubinsky missed the two games with an illness but will likely return to the lineup tonight. He will likely play on the 4th line with Derek McKenzie and Blacke Comeau.
Dubinsky missed the Blue Jackets last two games because of an illness. He will likely be back in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Blues.
Dubinsky sat out yesterday's game with the flu. Monitor the centerman's status tomorrow.
Dubinsky has been in-and-out of the lineup all season long, which has really hurt his fantasy value.
Dubinsky did not take part in Columbus' morning skate, so he could be dealing with an injury. He has had a hard time staying healthy in his first year in Columbus and has been in-and-out of the lineup frequently. Monitor his status after pre-game warmups.
Dubinsky has missed the Blue Jackets last six games with a knee injury. He has bee hurt on a few occasions this season, only appearing in 19 games thus far. Consider him probable for tomorrow, he has practiced hard all week.
Dubinsky has missed the Blue Jackets last five games with a left-knee injury. He has one goal and eight assists in 19 games this season.
With Dubinsky out expect Artem Anisimov to move up, Derek MacKenzie to shift to center & Colton Gillies draws in.
Dubinsky has missed the Blue Jackets last 11 games with a knee injury. He will provide energy and offense to a team on a five game winning streak.
Dubinsky hasn't played since injuring his knee on February 16th. He is one of Columbus' best offensive players so getting him back in the middle of a five-game win streak would certainly help the Blue Jackets when they try to extend their streak on Tuesday.
Dubinsky won't be in the lineup tonight but he is close to a return and could be back this weekend. Dubinsky has one goal and seven assists in 15 games this season.
