Severson (lower-body) will make his season debut on Tuesday.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News
Chinakhov will make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Aston-Reese (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Aston-Reese missed the first two games of the regular season but it appears as if he will make his season debut on Saturday. Aston-Reese, who will skate on the third line, had nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 45 games last season.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Saturday vs. the Kraken.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start the Blue Jackets season opener on Thursday.
Severson (lower-body) was placed on IR but is questionable to play in the Devils season opener.
Severson is dealing with a lower-body injury that landed him on IR on Monday but he is eligible to come off and play on Friday. With Severson and Ty Smith both questionable, PK Subban could see additional usage at 5v5 and on PP2.
Aston-Reese (COVID-19) will not play in the Penguins season opener on Tuesday.
Aston-Reese missed some of the preseason after a positive COVID-19 test in late September and will not be available for the season opener on Tuesday. However, Aston-Reese did travel to Florida and will be re-evaluated ahead of Thursday's game vs. the Panthers.
Aston-Reese has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out indefinitely.
The Blue Jackets have signed Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year, $27 million contract extension.
Merzlikins missed some time with injuries in 2021 but the Blue Jackets are committed to him as their No.1 option on Tuesday, signing him to a five-year deal. Merzlikins greatly outperformed Joonas Korpisalo last year, posting a .916 SV% in 28 appearances and has breakout potential for 2022.
The Flames have signed Erik Gudbranson to a one-year contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Cole Sillinger to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Ole Julian Bjorgvik-Holm to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Stanislav Svozil to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Penguins have signed Zach Aston-Reese to a one-year deal worth $1.725 million.
The Blue Jackets have signed Zach Werenski to a six-year contract extension worth $57.498 million ($9.583M AAV).
The Predators have re-signed Mathieu Olivier to a two-year contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Boone Jenner to a four-year extension worth $15.0 million ($3.75M AAV).
The Blue Jackets have signed Samuel Knazko to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Olivier will be a healthy scratch for Game 2 in Carolina.
Monahan will undergo hip surgery and miss the final four games of the season.
Monahan has had an extremely disappointing season, scoring just 10 goals with 18 assists (28 points) in 50 games. Playing through a hip injury could help explain some of his inconsistencies throughout the season. The final four games are completely meaningless, so shutting him down now ensures he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season.
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