Justin Danforth RW BUF Thu 10/31/24 1:02 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
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.
EDGE Analysis
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 some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Wed 10/23/24 1:45 AM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Donforth had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Thu 10/17/24 10:42 AM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) will be in the lineup against the Sabres on Thursday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Fri 10/11/24 1:57 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) participated in a full practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Mon 10/7/24 5:39 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) was put on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Wed 10/2/24 5:44 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Fri 9/27/24 8:12 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) won't play versus the Capitals on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Danforth started stickhandling this week as he recovers from wrist surgery. The 31-year-old winger may get only a game or two of preseason action, if any, before Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus the Wild.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Mon 9/23/24 9:45 AM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth (wrist) will not be in action against Buffalo on Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 doubtful at best for Wednesday's preseason game against the Blues. All signs point to the Ontario native being ready for Opening Night against the Wild on Oct. 10, but given his limited scoring upside, Danforth's status shouldn't be of concern for most fantasy managers.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Wed 9/18/24 12:54 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Justin Danforth RW BUF Sat 9/14/24 3:41 PM
Justin Danforth
RW BUF
Danforth won't be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.