Tyutin will give Columbus another much needed offensive threat from the back-end.

Tyutin will give Columbus another much needed offensive threat from the back-end.
Tyutin has missed the last nine games with an ankle injury, but it sure sounds like he will return tonight in Minnesota. Former Wild Nick Schultz will be a healthy scratch and Tyutin will be paired with James Wisniewski.
Tyutin has missed the last games with an ankle injury. He is arguably the Blue Jackets best defenseman and his veteran presence on the blueline will certainly help a Columbus team in search of a playoff berth. Monitor his status during Saturday's morning skate.
Tyutin will miss his eighth straight game after suffering an ankle injury in the Sochi Olympics. With Ryan Murray out for the season and the Blue Jackets in the thick of the playoff race, they could use Tyutin's services as soon as possible. This is a step in the right direction for the 30-year-old.
Tyutin will miss his fourth consecutive game tonight with an ankle injury that he suffered in Sochi. With Ryan Murray out for the foreseeable future, they could use Tyutin back on the blueline. He is still expected to be out a couple of weeks.
Tyutin was injured in the Olympics while representing Russia on home soil. He has 24 points (4G / 20A) in 53 games this season. The Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Dalton Prout from Springfield (AHL) as a corresponding roster move.
Tyutin, 30, has four goals and 20 assists with 30 penalty minutes and a plus-6 rating in 53 games with the Blue Jackets this season. Tyutin had four penalty minutes and was plus-1 in five games at this year's Olympics. Tim Erixon will likely be recalled and fill-in for Tyutin on Thursday.
Tyutin missed the last two games with an illness but should draw back into the lineup on Tuesday vs. Los Angeles. Tyutin had a solid first day back, so he is expected to play tomorrow, however monitor his status following the gameday skate for confirmation.
Tyutin was not at practice on Thursday either so his status for tonight's game is in serious jeopardy. The Blue Jackets recalled Dalton Prout on Thursday and he will slide into the lineup if Tyutin is unfit to play.
Tyutin left Monday's game after playing just 6:43 and did not return. There is no word if this is just a maintenance day for Tyutin, but monitor his status leading up to Friday's meeting with the Hurricanes. If he is unable to go, Dalton Prout will play.
Tyutin has missed all three of Columbus' games with a lower body injury.
Tyutin has not played this season because of a lower-body injury. He will likely play Saturday opposed to tomorrow.
If all goes well he should be able to suit up in the Jackets matchup with Boston on Saturday.
Columbus does not play until Thursday so there is the chance that Tyutin could return by then. Consider him questionable at this point.
Tyutin has yet to play this season. He had four goals and 18 assists in 48 games last season.
The Blue Jackets do not open the season until tomorrow, consider Tyutin doubtful.
"Nothing major, but could be something that keeps him out on the weekend," said head coach Todd Richards. This would be a big blow to the Blue Jackets blueline and some fantasy lineups. Monitor his status prior to Friday's season opener.
Monitor Tyutin's status after pre-game warmups. He has one goal and 11 assists in 23 games this season.
Tough break for Tyutin, who was seeing time as the team's top d-man. Through 66 games, Tyutin scored five goals and 26 points.
Sounds like both players are questionable for tonight's game. Through 66 games, Tyutin scored five goals and 26 points.