Werenski was placed on injured reserve with a quad contusion Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski was injured in the second period after taking a hit courtesy of the Flyers' Garnet Hathaway, who was assessed a kneeing penalty. It was a tough break for Werenski, who was playing in his first game since Nov. 10, when he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery. The Blue Jackets recalled David Jiricek to replace Werenski.

Werenski left Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a quad contusion and won't return.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski recorded a shot on 13:43 of ice time before he exited the game. He sustained the injury on a hit from Philadelphia's Garnet Hathaway in the second period that resulted in a kneeing penalty, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. Werenski was limited to 13 games last season because of a shoulder injury but did score three goals and eight points when healthy. The 26-year-old typically skates on the first pairing and top power-play unit when he's available. Head coach Pascal Vincent said after the game that Werenski's injury is not believed to be long term, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Werenski has zero points and 14 shots on goal through four preseason contests, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The blueliner missed most of last season due to a shoulder injury he sustained in early November, and he hasn't been able to shake off all the rust yet in training camp. "Certain things are harder than I thought they'd be," Werenski said after Wednesday's game against the Sabres. "Like going back on pucks, plays I'm usually really good at. Finding the middle guy (on the breakout), holding it an extra second and finding the seam (pass to a forward). Those plays, I feel like I'm not seeing them yet." The Blue Jackets are counting on Werenski to return to the form that saw him rack up 11 goals and 48 points over only 68 games in 2021-22. Still, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the 26-year-old blueliner gets off to a slow start this campaign. There is no guarantee he stays healthy either, as he hasn't played a full schedule since 2018-19.

Werenski (shoulder) feels 100 percent and will be ready for training camp, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski underwent shoulder surgery Nov. 29 after playing in just 13 games last season prior to the injury. The defenseman should return to a top-four role if he doesn't suffer a setback before Opening Night. Werenski has been able to train normally this summer and has been playing in summer-league games in the Columbus area.

Werenski (shoulder) skated at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first time that Werenski has skated with the team since his successful shoulder surgery Nov. 29. He will not play the rest of the season but is hoping to be at full strength before he returns home during the summer. Werenski had three goals and eight points in 13 games this season before his injury.

Werenski had successful shoulder surgery Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski is gone for the season as he is expected to miss the next six months. The talented defenseman should be ready to go in September when training camp for the 2023-24 season begins. He had three goals and five assists in 13 games before his injury.

Werenski (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski, who is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season, was put on regular injured reserve earlier this week. The Blue Jackets brought up blueliner Billy Sweezey on Saturday.

Werenski (shoulder) was put on the injured reserve list Tuesday, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski isn't expected to play again this season, which makes his move to the injured reserve list unsurprising. He's a huge part of the Blue Jackets' defense, so his absence has naturally left a big hole to fill. Jake Christiansen made his NHL season debut Saturday and could find himself playing fairly regularly with Werenski unavailable.

Werenski suffered a separated shoulder and torn labrum and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Werenski suffered the injury in the first period Thursday after picking up a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over Philadelphia. The injury is a huge blow to the Blue Jackets, who have relied on Werenski being their top defenseman. Look for Jake Bean to take Werenski's place, quarterbacking the first power play.

Head coach Brad Larsen said Werenski's upper-body injury "is not good at all," indicating the defenseman could be out long-term, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

A specific timeline on Werenski's return has yet to be established and will likely require additional evaluation. Fantasy managers should prepare to find a replacement for Werenski on virtual squads. Jake Bean seems likely to take on his power-play role, and the Blue Jackets will likely call up a blueliner to fill Werenski's spot in the lineup.