Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Tue 7/1/25 4:18 PM

Danforth signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract with Buffalo on Tuesday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth reached the 20-point threshold with Columbus this past season despite playing in just 61 games due to injury. If the Ontario native can secure a top-six role with the Sabres, in addition to earning a spot with one of the power-play units, he could challenge his career-best 26 points set back in 2023-24 with the Jackets.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Wed 4/9/25 1:04 AM

Danforth had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Senators on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth's goal was beauty. He skated into a clearing attempt, toe-dragged Nikolas Matinpalo at the edge of the right circle and went roof-daddy glove side on Anton Forsberg from the slot. He pushed the score to 2-0. It was Danforth's first goal in eight games and his first points in six. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 56 games this season. Danforth is living the NHL dream -- he has just 178 games at age 32. But that doesn't make him a fantasy asset.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Fri 3/21/25 11:04 PM

Danforth scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth's goal came early in the second period. It appeared to initially be an own goal by the Penguins, but assists were later awarded to Mathieu Olivier and Damon Severson on the tally, which doesn't happen on own goals. Danforth has three goals and two assists through 10 outings in March, which is fine production for a middle-six forward. He's up to eight goals, 17 points, 75 shots on net, 99 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 48 appearances. Earlier injuries will deny him a realistic chance at matching his career-high 26 points from 2023-24.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Mon 3/10/25 9:06 AM

Danforth scored a goal in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth has found the back of the net twice in the Blue Jackets' last four games, but it's worth noting that he scored with his lone shot of the game Sunday. The winger has seven goals and 15 total points this season, but he's going through his most productive stretch of the campaign. Four of his goals, and six of his points, have come across an 11-game stretch since the beginning of February.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Sun 3/2/25 10:57 AM

Danforth scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
His third-period winner could easily have been wiped out -- Danforth broke free from two Detroit defenders with the help of a high stick to the face of Simon Edvinsson, but it didn't get called by the refs. It was Danforth's first multi-point performance since Nov. 9, and the checking-line center has a modest six goals and 14 points through 39 appearances on the season.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Sun 2/9/25 1:41 PM

Danforth scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth has four points over his last seven outings, and he's scored in back-to-back games. His tally gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead in the first period. Danforth is up to five goals, 12 points, 59 shots on net, 76 hits and 36 blocked shots over 35 appearances. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes while Columbus' center depth is thin.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Fri 2/7/25 1:59 PM

Danforth scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
This was Danforth's first goal since Nov. 18. He went 18 contests without scoring, though he also missed 18 games in that span due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old, a natural winger, has moved to center to help the Blue Jackets while Sean Monahan (wrist) is out and Cole Sillinger is playing in a top-six role on the wing. Danforth is at 11 points, 58 shots on net, 75 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 34 appearances this season, so his fantasy upside is limited to deep formats with an emphasis on non-scoring numbers.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Sun 2/2/25 10:58 PM

Danforth produced an assist and five hits in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth has two assists over seven contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has filled a bottom-six role since his return, so a lack of offense shouldn't come as a surprise. He's managed 10 points, 57 shots on net, 70 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 32 outings overall.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Sun 1/26/25 1:44 PM

Danforth logged an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The helper was Danforth's first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him over a month. The 31-year-old forward has resumed a bottom-six role, and he's valued for his defensive work and physicality. That won't necessarily make him a strong fantasy option. Danforth has nine points, 55 shots on net, 62 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 29 appearances in 2024-25.

Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Mon 1/20/25 11:04 AM

Danforth (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth has missed the last 18 games due to a lower-body injury, but it appears as though he'll be back in action on the road against the Islanders on Monday. The 31-year-old has made 25 appearances for the Blue Jackets this year, posting three goals, five assists, 51 hits, 27 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-7 rating while averaging 15:20 of ice time.