Harris played 15:20 time-on-ice in Boston's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday and suffered an undisclosed injury, landing himself on Injured Reserve; sidelined for at least one week. The 25-year-old Harris has two points (1G / 1A) in five games this season. In a corresponding move, Boston recalled Michael Callahan from Providence (AHL).
Harris joins his third NHL team, entering the 2025-26 season with the Boston Bruins on a one-year, $825K contract. The 24-year-old defenseman averaged 11:23 time-on-ice and scored five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season.
Harris has not played since January 4th but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Harris is averaging 11:39 time-on-ice, recording 26 blocks, 17 hits, and three points (1G / 2A) in 24 games this season.
The Blue Jackets will return to the traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman formation on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Harris going to the sidelines as a healthy scratch, being replacing by Kevin Labanc. The 24-year-old Harris recorded an assist in his most recent outing despite being limited to a season-low 4:32 time-on-ice. He has three points (1G / 2A) and is averaging 11:39 time-on-ice through 24 games this season.
Harris has been a lineup-regular for the Blue Jackets lately but will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Boston Bruins. The 24-year-old defenseman is averaging 11:58 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A).
Jack Johnson (upper body) will not play on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Harris to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Harris is averaging 12:16 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A), 22 blocks, and 16 hits in 19 games.
Harris will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Jack Johnson draws back into the lineup. Harris has zero goals and just one assist in 19 games this season.
Jack Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Harris to suit up for only the second time in six games. The 24-year-old Harris is averaging 13:10 time-on-ice and has zero points in eight games this season.
Dante Fabbro will make his debut with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, resulting in Harris being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Harris is averaging 13:10 time-on-ice, has zero points, and a -3 plus/minus in eight games this season.
Harris is expected to draw back into Columbus' lineup on Saturday in Nashville. Harris did not play in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs but will return to the lineup on Saturday for his fourth game of the season.
After playing their last contest with seven defensemen, the Blue Jackets will return to the traditional 12-6 formation as Kevin Labanc will draw into the lineup in favor of Harris. Harris played the last three games for the Blue Jackets, recording a -1 plus/minus, four penalty minutes, two shots, and one hit.
Jack Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Harris to mean his team debut for the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old Harris spent his first three seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring 32 points (8G / 24A) in 131 games.
Patrik Laine's offseason saga comes to an end after he was traded to Montreal on Monday alongside a 2026 2nd-round pick for Jordan Harris. Harris heads to Columbus after three strong seasons in Montreal and has eight goals and 32 points in 131 career games played. The 24-year-old was Montreal's 2018 3rd-round pick (71st overall).
