March 24, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. Due to a wrist injury, Monahan has missed 28 games, but he is finally healthy again and should give the slumping Blue Jackets a nice boost. Adam Fantilli will give his first-line center job to Monahan, and the veteran centerman is also poised to operate on the first power play unit. Monahan has bagged 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in as many games this season with 100 shots on goal. The Blue Jackets will also welcome back defenseman Erik Gudbranson (shoulder), who is ready to make his first appearance since Oct. 15.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
March 19, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is close to returning to action, possibly as soon as this week. He participated in practice with the main group on Wednesday, and Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason has not ruled out Monahan rejoining the lineup before the week ends. After the practice session, Monahan said that he "felt great." A wrist injury has kept the veteran centerman out since Jan. 7. Monahan has been a point-per-game player for Columbus this season, tallying 14 goals and 27 assists in 41 games. The Blue Jackets will be back in action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers and will wrap up this week's schedule on Friday with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mark Scheig
March 4, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is not expected to return until late March, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He was initially anticipated to be ready to play in early March, but Monahan's return has been delayed. The 30-year-old will miss his 20th consecutive game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Monahan has fit in well with the Blue Jackets, averaging a point per game over 41 appearances, with 14 goals and 27 assists. Adam Fantilli has filled a big role during his absence and is on a five-game point streak ahead of Tuesday's contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Portzline
January 9, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, with 14 goals and 27 assists posted. Adam Fantilli, who finished Tuesday's contest with a goal and an assist, might get an extended look in the top six with Monahan out. Cole Sillinger (illness) may also miss Thursday's game, meaning the Blue Jackets' top six could have a very different look against the Kraken.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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