Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report and Inactive List

The Columbus Blue Jackets injury report is a vital tool for sports bettors aiming to refine their strategies during the 2024-25 NHL season. Injuries can have a significant impact on team performance, betting lines, and individual player props, making it essential to stay up to date. 

On this page, we’ll explore the latest injury updates for the Blue Jackets, analyze their impact on the team, and provide actionable insights to help you make informed wagers. Whether you’re betting on moneylines, totals, or player props, understanding how injuries affect the Blue Jackets is key to gaining an edge.

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Full Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report

The Columbus Blue Jackets are managing key injuries this season, including:

  • Justin Danforth: A versatile forward, Danforth’s injury impacts the Blue Jackets’ depth and ability to maintain offensive pressure. His absence can disrupt the team’s secondary scoring and create challenges in matchups against deeper opponents. Bettors should consider how this affects game pace and player prop opportunities, especially for those stepping into Danforth’s role.

These types of injuries often have ripple effects on team chemistry, special teams performance, and overall strategy. Keeping a close eye on how the Blue Jackets adapt can reveal betting opportunities in areas like game totals and player markets.

Below, we’ll provide the most up-to-date Columbus Blue Jackets injury report, outlining all current injuries and their implications for upcoming matchups.

Player: /sport/hockey/player:6735
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2025-03-29 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Fabbro is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against the Wild on Monday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17621
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2025-03-14 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Christiansen is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Senators on Saturday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6686
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2025-02-21 Status: I-R Display Status: out for season
Note: Labanc is out of action with a shoulder injury, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:16900
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2025-01-12 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Aston-Reese left the game with an upper-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will play Tuesday versus Flyers.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18111
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-11-29 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Chinakhov has wound up on the injured reserve due to an upper body injury, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3873
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-10-15 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Gudbranson is placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:16900
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-10-13 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Aston-Reese exited the contest with an upper body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Panthers on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:19135
Location: Finger Start Date: 2024-10-04 Status: I-R Display Status: Out Indefinitely
Note: Brindley has ended up on the injured reserve list with a broken finger, and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6731
Location: Hand Start Date: 2024-04-04 Status: out Display Status: out for season
Note: Bean will miss the rest of the season with a broken hand.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17331
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-03-14 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Boqvist is out of action with an upper-body injury, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18111
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-03-12 Status: out Display Status: Out Thurs
Note: Chinakhov exited the last contest with an upper-body injury, and he will not take on the Panthers on Thursday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18329
Location: Concussion Start Date: 2024-03-09 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Danforth will miss an undetermined length of time due to a concussion.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18111
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-02-10 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat
Note: Chinakhov was absent from the previous game with an upper-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Saturday’s tilt against the Sharks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:19104
Location: Calf Start Date: 2024-01-29 Status: out Display Status: Late March
Note: Fantilli is shut down with a calf laceration, and he is expected to remain out of commission for at least eight weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17331
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2024-01-26 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Boqvist has wound up on the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury, and it is unknown when he will return to the lineup.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17331
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-01-22 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Tues
Note: Boqvist is nursing an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress Tuesday versus the Oilers.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:18714
Location: Upper Body Start Date: 2023-12-21 Status: I-R Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Blankenburg has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6720
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2023-12-14 Status: I-R Display Status: Early Feb
Note: Laine has been assigned to the injured reserve list with a fractured clavicle, and he is likely to miss at least six weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17331
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2023-12-06 Status: I-R Display Status: Early Jan
Note: Boqvist has hit the injured reserve list with a shoulder strain, and he is not expected to return to the ice until the start of January.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3873
Location: Illness Start Date: 2023-12-05 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Gudbranson missed the previous contest with an illness, leaving his status for Thursday’s tilt with the Islanders in question.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6386
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2023-11-13 Status: I-R Display Status: Late Dec
Note: Roslovic has been shifted to the injured reserve list with a fractured ankle, and he is not expected to return to the lineup for four to six weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:3873
Location: Lower Body Start Date: 2023-10-29 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Gudbranson has a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will take on the Stars on Monday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6720
Location: Head Start Date: 2023-10-21 Status: I-R Display Status: Late Nov
Note: Laine has been placed on the injured reserve list with a head injury, and he will remain out of the lineup until at least the end of November.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6109
Location: Illness Start Date: 2023-10-14 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Merzlikins was absent from the last game due to an illness, but it is forecasted that he will he will take on the Flames on Friday.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17028
Location: Knee Start Date: 2023-10-01 Status: I-R Display Status: Late Nov
Note: Tarasov has wound up on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and he is expected to remain sidelined for at least two to three weeks.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:6731
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2023-09-20 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Bean is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for the season opener versus the Flyers.
Player: /sport/hockey/player:17554
Location: Leg Start Date: 2023-09-20 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat
Note: Olivier has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a lower-leg injury, and it is expected that he will suit up against the Rangers on Saturday.

Keep Up to Date With All the Columbus Blue Jackets Betting News

Keeping tabs on the Columbus Blue Jackets injury report is crucial for understanding how injuries impact team performance and betting opportunities. 

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