The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without Lukas Sedlak for approximately six weeks after the forward suffered an ankle injury in today’s practice. Sedlak has been placed on injured reserve, while Columbus has recalled Markus Hannikainen to replace him on the roster.
While Sedlak isn’t an integral part of the Columbus offense—he’s played an average of just 9:58 through the first eight games—losing him for six weeks will continue to test their depth. The team had already been playing Nick Foligno at center this season, demonstrating the lack of depth they have at the position (or, alternatively the glut of wingers they find themselves with).
Interestingly, Jordan Schroeder was just waived today after finishing his conditioning stint and does have center ice experience in the past. He hasn’t been assigned anywhere until he clears tomorrow, and could not potentially stay as an option for the fourth line. Otherwise, Zac Dalpe could slide over or someone else could end up in that spot.