James Malatesta will make his season debut on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, sending Labanc to the press box as a healthy scratch. Labanc has been productive from primarily a fourth-line role for the Blue Jackets, scoring 12 points (2G / 10A) in 27 games, but has only two points (1G / 1A) in his last 14 games.
Labanc was a healthy scratch on Thursday but he's expected to replace James van Riemsdyk in the lineup on Saturday. Labanc has been pretty productive so far this season, picking up 10 points (1G / 9A) in 14 games.
With Kent Johnson making his return to the lineup, Labanc will serve as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Labanc has successfully contributed for the Blue Jackets this season, tallying 10 points (1G / 9A) and a +6 plus/minus in 14 games.
James van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Labanc to re-enter the lineup for the Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old has provided some offensive depth this season, scoring six points (1G / 5A) while averaging 11:27 time-on-ice in 10 games. Labanc had only nine points (2G / 7A) in 46 games with the San Jose Sharks last season.
The Blue Jackets will return to the traditional 12-6 formation on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs as Labanc will draw back into the lineup and Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch. Labanc was signed by the Blue Jackets prior to the start of the season and has added some offensive contributions, tallying two points (0G / 2A) in three games.
Labanc was signed by the Blue Jackets prior to the start of the season and has added some offensive contributions, tallying two points (0G / 2A) in three games, but will serve as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Justin Danforth will draw into the lineup as Labanc's replacement.
Labanc was on a PTO with New Jersey but has earned himself a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. The 28-year-old winger played the previous eight seasons in San Jose but had a down year in 2023-24 with only two goals, nine points and a -27 plus/minus in 46 games played.
Labanc returned from a four-game absence on Saturday but will return to the sidelines on Monday due to an undisclosed ailment. He has zero points in his last five games.
Labanc has been a healthy scratch in four straight games but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his absence from the lineup, Labanc had two points (0G / 2A) during a two-game point streak.
Labanc will take a seat on Tuesday in order to make way for the return of Jan Rutta (lower-body). Jacob MacDonald will slide up to forward in order to make room for Rutta on the back-end.
Labanc will draw into the lineup as the Sharks are going to be forced to dress 13 forwards and just five defensemen as Jacob MacDonald (undisclosed) is unable to go. Labanc has two goals and five assists in 38 games this season.
Labanc will replace Anthony Duclair in the Sharks' lineup after the latter was traded to the Lightning earlier on Thursday. Labanc will skate alongside Nico Sturm and Justin Bailey on the Sharks' third line.
With Alexander Barabanov being held out for trade-related reasons, Labanc will make his return to the Sharks lineup. Labanc has two goals and five assists in 37 games this season.
Labanc will make way for the returns of Alexander Barabanov (lower-body) and William Eklund (undisclosed). Labanc has two goals and five assists in 37 games this season.
