| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Alexander Wennberg  ActiveAlexander Wennberg scored the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 on Saturday night. The overtime winner was rather fluky, with Artemi Panarin's shot bouncing off Dubnyk before being deflected off of Wennberg's belly and into the net. He also added an assist in the win, bringing his season totals to a goal and four assists in five games. It is not irrational to expect the Swede to top 65 points this season. Oct 14 |
| 2 | Nick Foligno ActiveNick Foligno moved up to the first line during Monday's practice. Foligno is still serving as a center in contrast to his usual position of left wing, but now his linemates are Artemi Panarin and Cam Atkinson. That's pretty much ideal for Foligno's fantasy value, but we'll have to wait and see if the line sticks. Alexander Wennberg was bumped to the second line in the shakeup. Oct 10 |
| 3 | Brandon Dubinsky ActiveBrandon Dubinsky played his first preseason game on Saturday and is a go for Friday's opener. The pesky center played well on Saturday. Look for 40-45 points this season and around 100 penalty minutes. Draft him accordingly. Oct 1 |
| 4 | Lukas Sedlak ActiveLukas Sedlak will return to the lineup from an oblique injury on Tuesday night. He has been out of action since Mar. 31 with the injury. This will be Sedlak's NHL playoff debut, as Columbus tries to avoid being eliminated in the first round by Pittsburgh. He had 13 points in 62 games with the Blue Jackets during the regular season. Apr 18 |
| 5 | Sam Vigneault  I.L.Sam Vigneault (finger) will begin the year as an injured/non-roster player. Vigneault suffered a broken finger during the preseason. He isn't expected to play this month because of the injury and could end up in the AHL once he's healthy. Oct 3 |
| LW | 1 | Artemi Panarin ActiveArtemi Panarin picked up three assists for the second time this season on Saturday. For everyone who thought Panarin's point totals would drop significantly in Columbus after he was traded from Chicago in the offseason, he is proving his doubters wrong. Panarin is up to seven points in five games thus far and has been the Jackets best offensive player. He should get 70-80 points once again this season barring injury. Oct 16 |
| 2 | Boone Jenner I.L.Boone Jenner (back) is still day-to-day, but probably won't return on Thursday. The good news is that Jenner has been practicing with the Blue Jackets, including their skates on Monday and Tuesday. With that in mind, we might get him back sooner rather than later, but barring an unexpected development it seems he will miss his seventh straight game on Thursday. Oct 19 |
| 3 | Pierre-Luc Dubois ActivePierre-Luc Dubois is slated to start the season on the left wing. The Blue Jackets were trying to make a center out of Dubois after drafting him third overall in 2016 but the responsibilities looked to be a lot for the youngster. Dubois had 21 goals and 55 points in 48 games in the QMJHL last season. Look for at least a nine game trial this season with the Blue Jackets. Oct 1 |
| 4 | Matt Calvert ActiveMatt Calvert has been moved up to the second line for Tuesday's game. Calvert will play alongside Oliver Bjorkstrand and Nick Foligno. While that's good news for Calvert, he tends not to do much offensively, so we're hesitant to recommend picking him up, even at this time. Sonny Milano is shifting from the second to third line as a result of this move. Oct 17 |
| 5 | Markus Hannikainen ActiveMarkus Hainnikainen will be a healthy scratch in Friday's game against the New York Rangers. It's the first time all season that he'll watch a game from the press box. Hannikainen has no goals and a minus-1 rating in three games this season. Scott Harrington will also watch the game from the press box. Jordan Schroeder is out with a concussion. Oct 13 |
| RW | 1 | Cam Atkinson ActiveCam Atkinson notched a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-3 preseason loss to Nashville. He scored on a second-period power play from Artemi Panarin and Alexander Wennberg. The trio combined for two goals and four assists in the contest. That bodes well for the start of the regular season because they expected to form Columbus' top line. Sep 24 |
| 2 | Oliver Bjorkstrand ActiveOliver Bjorkstrand registered an assist in Columbus' 2-1 overtime win against Carolina Tuesday night. It was Bjorkstrand's second assist in three games this season. The 22-year-old does have a fair amount of offensive upside so he's worth keeping a close eye on. Oct 11 |
| 3 | Sonny Milano ActiveSonny Milano scored a pair of goals in Columbus' 2-1 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He opened the scoring midway through the third period before adding the overtime winner. Milano's skill has been on display this season, as he's scored four goals in the first three games of the regular season. Milano, who was the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He's always been an offensive-minded player, and it looks like he's finally ready to have a breakout season in the NHL. Three games doesn't make a season, but Milano should start popping up on your fantasy radar. Oct 10 |
| 4 | Josh Anderson ActiveJosh Anderson will make his season debut Tuesday versus Carolina. Anderson missed training camp because of a contract holdout and just returned to the team from a conditioning assignment in the minors. He produced 17 goals, 29 points and 89 penalty minutes last year. Oct 9 |
| 5 | Zac Dalpe ActiveZac Dalpe will draw into the Blue Jackets' lineup on Friday. Dalpe is re-entering the lineup after spending Tuesday's game in the press box. Look for him to serve on the fourth line. Markus Hannikainen will probably take his spot as a healthy scratch. Oct 13 |
| D | 1 | Zach Werenski ActiveZach Werenski scored his third goal of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Tuesday night. Werenski's third period marker was a beautiful goal, as the 20-year old defenseman beat Steve Mason with a well-placed wrist shot top corner. He was arguably the best d-man on the ice, and will provide the Blue Jackets with a dangerous top defensive pairing alongside Seth Jones all season long. It was his fifth point in six games this year as he looks to top his 47-point rookie campaign. Oct 17 |
| 2 | Seth Jones ActiveSeth Jones scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the New York Rangers. Jones' goal tied the game at one with less than one minute remaining in the second frame. He then picked up the primary assist on Artemi Panarin's third period goal. Jones finished the game with a plus-1 rating, one shot on goal and blocked shot in 24:33 of ice time. He has one goal and two assists in four games this season. Jones will have strong fantasy value in most standard fantasy leagues. Oct 13 |
| 3 | Jack Johnson ActiveJack Johnson is eager to get going this year after Columbus had a short playoff appearance on the heels of a superb regular season. "I want to win. I just finished my 10th year, and my 11th year I want to win," said Johnson. "I hope every guy is taking the summer seriously, training and getting ready because whether you finished first in the regular season or snuck into the playoffs, if you lose in game five of the first round that's just not enough. So I'm definitely chomping at the bit, excited for next season because I'm excited every year." The Blue Jackets defender also stated that the Brandon Saad trade was tough for him because they were close friends, but he is looking forward to having Artemi Panarin as a teammate. Additionally, Johnson liked the stability of having one partner on the back end, David Savard, for the entire campaign. Jul 30 |
| 4 | David Savard ActiveDavid Savard had a goal and an assist Saturday in the Blue Jackets 5-4 win over Minnesota. It was the defenseman's first two points of the season. Savard should get 20-25 points per season. If you look up his stats and are enthralled by the 36 points he picked up in 2014-15, you are likely wasting a spot on your blueline if you are waiting for him to do it again. Oct 15 |
| 5 | Ryan Murray ActiveBlue Jackets coach John Tortorella is looking for more out of Ryan Murray this season. "I hope Mur gets sick of hearing me," Tortorella said. "I’d just like him to say, ‘You know what? I’m sick of listening to your (crap). I’m going to show you,’ because he’s listened to a ton of it from me because I know how good he can be. I hope he has an attitude of, ‘I’m tired of you. I’m going to show you.’ I would love that." Murray was taken with the second overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry, but the 24-year-old defenseman hasn't lived up to the early hype. He was limited to two goals and 11 points in 60 contests last season and he's seen his role on the team decline due to the acquisition of Seth Jones and rise of Zach Werenski. Murray's still young enough that a breakout isn't implausible, but we wouldn't bet on it either. Sep 19 |
| 6 | Scott Harrington ActiveScott Harrington (healthy scratch) will miss Tuesday night's game against the Winnipeg Jets. The defenseman played his first game of the year Saturday, but will return to the press box Tuesday night. He'll join Jordan Schroeder and Markus Hannikainen as healthy scratches. Oct 17 |
| 7 | Gabriel Carlsson I.L.Gabriel Carlsson (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve. Carlsson will be eligible to come off IR on Saturday, Oct. 21 and he is currently listed as day-to-day. He suffered an upper-body injury on Friday against the Rangers. Oct 16 |
| 8 | Markus Nutivaara ActiveMarkus Nutivaara has been called up by Columbus. Nutivaara played in 66 games with the Blue Jackets last season and he contributed seven points along with a plus-7 rating. He is expected to compete with Scott Harrington for playing time with Gabriel Carlsson on the shelf due to an injury. Oct 16 |
| G | 1 | Sergei Bobrovsky ActiveSergei Bobrovsky will get the start in Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bobrovsky has a 4-0-0 record with a 1.47 goals-against-average and a .952 save percentage this season. He'll continue to be a great fantasy option throughout the season, but tonight's game against the Bolts will be tough. Oct 19 |
| 2 | Joonas Korpisalo ActiveJoonas Korpisalo made 24 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets topped the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Tuesday night. Korpisalo's victory was his first of the season in two tries. The 24-save effort was a good showing for the young Finnish goaltender. The 23 year-old is now 1-1-0 with a 3.50 goals-against average and a .873 save percentage. Of course, he is the backup to Sergei Bobrovsky, so he holds little no to fantasy value barring a long-term injury to Columbus' starter. Oct 17 |