Trimming a roster of 57 down to 23 won't be easy for Blue Jackets coaches, management and players vying for last few spots
“Hopefully it’s super tough,” Larsen said. “You make it easy on me, then you’re on the outside looking in. It’s just, ‘Play your game.’ What are you good at? Don’t do something that’s way outside of your comfort zone, but every game matters for these guys. It’s important. If you want to be on the opening night roster and playing, you’ve got to show me you want to be there and you’ve got to earn that space.”Columbus didn’t come out of its 2-1 victory over Washington unscathed.
Should the issue linger, Nyquist’s absence could create an extra forward spot if he requires a stint on injured reserve. The term “day-to-day,” typically indicates a minor injury, so Nyquist could be ready for the season-opener Oct. 12 at Carolina.Blue Jackets forwards Cole Sillinger, Liam Foudy make preseason debuts
Two new faces joined the Blue Jackets’ game roster for the team’s sixth preseason game Monday at the Carolina Hurricanes.and Foudy , who each missed the first five preseason games, joined a group of forwards that included seven possible centers. Sillinger, going into his second NHL season, is expected to be one of the Blue Jackets’ top three centers. Foudy hasn’t played much center since his draft year with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League, but the speedy forward might add that position to his professional resume.
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