Danforth logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Danforth's first point in 10 games in January. The 30-year-old saw some top-six usage earlier in the season, but the slump has returned him to his more natural fourth-line role, where picking up offense will likely remain difficult. Danforth has a career-high 19 points with 64 shots on net, 72 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 48 appearances.

Danforth scored the Blue Jackets only goal Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

He tied it 1-1 at 22 seconds of the second period on a partial breakaway set up by Johnny Gaudreau. Danforth has 15 points, including eight goals, in 35 games. That's a new career mark. It's not enough to make Danforth fantasy relevant, but it's a dream come true for the 30-year-old, who has just 86 NHL games to his name.

Danforth logged an assist and blocked three shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth led all Columbus forwards with 22:39 of ice time -- it's just the third time he's exceeded 20 minutes in a game this season. He helped cover some of the lost time from Boone Jenner (face) leaving the game early. The 30-year-old Danforth has gained a lot of trust this year, racking up 12 points, 33 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 29 contests, primarily in a bottom-six role. His solid two-way play has earned him a top-line look recently, though that will likely be reduced once Patrik Laine (illness) returns.

Danforth netted a goal in Monday's 5-2 home win against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth scored into the empty net at 13:41 of the third period, giving the home side a 5-1 advantage, as Sean Kuraly and Boone Jenner provided assists. Danforth ended up with a plus-1 rating and a hit while winning seven of his eight faceoff attempts in 14:51 of ice time across 20 shifts. He has picked up the pace offensively, providing three goals and five points with a plus-6 rating across the previous nine outings.

Danforth scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth had just one assist during his nine-game goal drought, which ended at 16:26 of the first period Sunday. The 30-year-old forward is up to four goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 18 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 15 appearances. He's been a fixture in the Columbus lineup as a fourth-liner.

Danforth registered a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-1 win against the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth has two goals and three points across four games, already equaling his production in six NHL appearances last season. It was his first multi-point performance in 55 career NHL games. He was credited with the game-winning goal, too, his first since April 5, 2022 on the road against the Flyers.

Danforth signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract extension with Columbus on Wednesday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth had two goals and three points in six NHL contests in 2022-23. He missed most of the campaign due to a shoulder injury. Danforth's in the final season of his two-year, $1.95 million deal, so his new contract will cover the 2024-25 campaign. The 30-year-old is expected to serve in a bottom-six capacity when with the Blue Jackets this season.

Danforth (shoulder) was removed from injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Danforth was limited to three points in six games last season before undergoing shoulder surgery in late October. Now nearly 11 months removed from the procedure, he should be good to go for training camp. Danforth will compete for a bottom-six role, though the Blue Jackets may want younger players to seize those spots as they continue through a rebuild.

Danforth (shoulder) has begun skating, but it still seems unlikely he'll be able to play again this season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old winger landed on injured reserve in late October after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum, and at the time it was thought he would be lost for the season. Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen didn't offer a clear answer Thursday when asked if Danforth might return before the team's regular-season finale in April, however, potentially opening the door for him to see some action before the summer.

Danforth is expected to be sidelined for six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum Monday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. The 29-year-old winger has been placed on injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major blow for Danforth, who looked like he was going to be an everyday player for the Blue Jackets this season after picking up 10 goals and 14 points through 45 games with Columbus as a 28-year-old rookie in 2021-22. The Jackets will almost certainly need to make the playoffs in order for Danforth to have a chance to return this campaign.