The Blue Jackets' defense will remain the same tonight. However, expect Johnson to play in the top four when he draws in.
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Johnson gives the Blue Jackets more depth on the blue line. He scored eight goals and 24 points in 61 games with a minus-12 rating.
Van Riemsdyk will start tonight's game on the third line. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
Van Riemsdyk is an option for today's tilt. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
Practicing in a contact jersey is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
If true, this is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR had been skating most of the week so his absence may be precautionary. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Sounds like JVR could be nearing a return. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Despite the progress JVR may have made he remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Despite the progress JVR may have made he remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR continues to skate before practice in what could be seen as the next step. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR skated briefly before practice in what could be seen as the next step. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Still no progress for JVR. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Still no news on JVR. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
With only six healthy defensemen, Gudbranson will either play or be replaced by a minor leaguer. A lack of recalled d-man likely indicates he stays in the lineup tonight.
Van Riemsdyk remains out indefinitely as the team brings him back along slowly. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Don't expect van Riemsdyk to lace them up any time soon. The power forward scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games before getting hurt. This injury should put to bed the trade rumors surrounding him.
Van Riemsdyk has clearly been injured since returning from injury, scoring only one goal in the month of December. Expect the 22-year-old to require maintenance days as the season progresses.