The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the remainder of the regular season with a torn labrum and separated shoulder. The injury was suffered during last night's game against Philadelphia after an awkward collision.
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In addition to Werenski, Columbus placed defenseman Nick Blankenburg (fractured ankle), center Sean Kuraly (upper-body, day-to-day), and forward Jakub Voracek (upper-body, indefinitely) on injured reserve.
In a corresponding move, the Blue Jackets recalled defensemen Gavin Bayreuther, Marcus Bjork, and David Jiricek from the AHL on emergency basis.
Currently dead last in the NHL - tied with St. Louis, the Blue Jackets were tanking before these injuries. Hard to define what is going to happen from here on out.
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Which top prospect ends up in Columbus?
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