JUSTIN DANFORTH NEWS

Not playing Thursday Danforth (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Washington on Thursday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Danforth sat out practice Wednesday with the injury and it is debilitating enough that he will miss Thursday's contest. Danforth has three goals and five assists in 25 contests this season. He will be replaced by Mikael Pyyhtia, who has been a healthy scratch in six of the Blue Jackets' last seven games.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Danforth missed Wednesday's practice due to a lower-body injury, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Danforth has three goals and eight points in 25 appearances in 2024-25. He might still be an option for Thursday's game against Washington, but that's not a certainty. If he can't play, then Mikael Pyyhtia will likely draw into the lineup.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots shortie in win Danforth scored a shorthanded goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Danforth played 16:31 in this contest, third-most among Blue Jackets forwards, despite being listed on the fourth line. The lopsided nature of the game likely played a role in that, but he's also been a trusted part of the lineup this season. He's up to three goals, five helpers, 37 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-7 rating through 15 appearances. The tally was the first shorthanded point of his career.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on both goals in loss Danforth logged two assists, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Danforth set up tallies by Dmitri Voronkov and Ivan Provorov in this contest. This was Danforth's second multi-point effort of the season, but he's been inconsistent, getting on the scoresheet in just three of 10 outings. He has six points, 23 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-4 rating while filing a middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots empty-netter Danforth scored an empty-net goal on two shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Islanders.

Impact Danforth has multiple shots on net in four of his six appearances so far, and he's added at least one hit in every game. The 31-year-old has filled a middle-six role, and he's also seeing time on the second power-play unit. Danforth has four points, 12 shots, 14 hits and a plus-1 rating, giving him a little appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive three-point game in win Donforth had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Danforth wired a snap shot past Dennis Hildeby early in the first to push his team up 2-0. He's not really known for his offense - Danforth's best season came past year when he put in 10 goals and added 16 assists in 2023-24. Nice night for the journeyman.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making season debut Thursday Danforth (wrist) will be in the lineup against the Sabres on Thursday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Danforth has missed the first three games of the season due to his wrist injury but looks set to make his 2024-25 debut. With Danforth cleared to play, preseason addition Kevin Labanc will be dropped from the lineup versus Buffalo with Danforth likely moving up to a second-line role.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Partakes in full practice Friday Danforth (wrist) participated in a full practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Danforth missed Thursday's game in Minnesota, but he is on the road trip, which ends Saturday in Colorado. The 31-year-old had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 regular-season contests with the Blue Jackets last season. He is questionable for Saturday's tilt, but could return as early as Tuesday for the home opener versus Florida.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season on non-roster list Danforth (wrist) was put on non-roster injured reserve Monday.

Impact Danforth didn't skate with the main group during training camp while recovering from offseason wrist surgery. He will be out for the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign but an exact timetable for his return remains unclear. Danforth collected 10 goals, 26 points, 86 shots on net and 109 hits across 71 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Danforth (wrist) isn't expected to play Thursday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Danforth had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 contests with Columbus in 2023-24. The 31-year-old is likely to serve in a bottom-six role once he recovers from his offseason wrist surgery.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Danforth (wrist) won't play versus the Capitals on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Danforth started stickhandling this week as he recovers from wrist surgery. The 31-year-old winger may only get a game or two of preseason action, if any, before Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus the Wild.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday Danforth (wrist) will not be in action against Buffalo on Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Danforth has only recently begun stickhandling, so it shouldn't be surprising to see him being held out of action Monday. At this point, the veteran winger should probably be considered a doubt, at best, for Wednesday's preseason tilt with the Blues. All signs point to the Ontario native being ready for Opening Night against the Wild on Oct. 10 but it's a situation worth monitoring for fantasy players.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can start stickhandling Danforth (wrist) won't resume practicing just yet, but he's ready to begin stickhandling, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports Wednesday.

Impact Danforth is working his way back from offseason wrist surgery. He had 10 goals and 26 points in 71 contests last campaign. When healthy, Danforth is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from surgery Danforth won't be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Saturday.

Impact Danforth has a doctor's appointment scheduled for Monday, which could provide a timeline for his recovery. He produced 10 goals, 26 points, 86 shots on net and 109 hits across 71 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Thursday Danforth (illness) is good to play Thursday versus the Islanders, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Danforth didn't end up missing any playing time due to the illness. He has 10 goals, 21 points and 105 hits in 64 outings in 2023-24.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Danforth is battling an illness and consequently questionable for Thursday's game against the Islanders, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Danforth has 10 goals, 21 points, 22 PIM, 105 hits and 45 blocks in 64 appearances in 2023-24. If he can't play Thursday, then Columbus might recall a forward from AHL Cleveland.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Danforth (concussion) will return to the lineup Monday versus the Avalanche, according to Dave Maetzold of Bally Sports Ohio.

Impact Danforth, who missed the past 11 games, is slated to center the third line versus Colorado. He has contributed 10 goals, 21 points, 77 shots on net and 104 hits over 63 outings this campaign.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Danforth is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a concussion, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Danforth didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville due to what was initially reported as an illness. He has chipped in 10 goals, 21 points, 77 shots on net and 104 hits across 63 appearances this season. Carson Meyer will replace Danforth in the lineup Tuesday against Montreal.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Danforth (illness) is good to play Saturday versus San Jose, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Danforth has nine goals and 19 points in 52 contests this season. He was initially questionable for Saturday's contest after being unavailable for Friday's practice, but the 30-year-old ultimately won't miss any playing time due to the illness.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Danforth missed Friday's practice due to an illness, but coach Pascal Vincent is hopeful the forward will still be available Saturday versus San Jose, per Blue Jackets radio host D...

Impact Danforth has nine goals, 19 points, 68 shots and 87 hits in 52 contests this season. Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) might return Saturday, and if Danforth can play as well, then Mathieu Olivier might serve as a healthy scratch.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper Saturday Danforth logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact The helper was Danforth's first point in 10 games in January. The 30-year-old saw some top-six usage earlier in the season, but the slump has returned him to his more natural fourth-line role, where picking up offense will likely remain difficult. Danforth has a career-high 19 points with 64 shots on net, 72 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 48 appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE