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Major news has just broken following the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Damon Severson will miss several weeks of action following a hit that occurred against the Montreal Canadiens.
Head coach Rick Bowness confirmed this significant absence on the Blue Jackets’ blue line.
Damon Severson is ‘week to week’ with an upper-body injury, per Rick Bowness.
“It’s a big loss. While he’s out, we just need everyone’s best game. We’re not going to replace him.”
– Rick Bowness via Aaron Portzline
Severson is dealing with an upper-body injury after contact with Zachary Bolduc.
On the play, Bolduc finished his check legally along the boards, but with force.
Journalist Eric Engels also specified the exact moment of this incident during the game below.
Damon Severson left the ice immediately after the hit.
“Took a hit from Bolduc and left directly after that, if I’m not mistaken. 11th minute of the third”
– Eric Engels
Blue Jackets face major defensive gap as Rick Bowness confirms no direct replacement for Damon Severson
Replacing a defenseman of this caliber represents a major challenge for the Blue Jackets’ coaching staff.
Rick Bowness publicly admitted that the organization does not have a perfect solution to fill those vacant minutes.
The coach is simply asking for a collective effort from all his regular players to overcome this significant challenge.
Martin St-Louis certainly appreciates the intensity shown in recent games.
Damon Severson, 31, has recorded 32 points in 71 games this season. He is a 6-foot-2 defenseman and a 2nd-round pick of the New Jersey Devils in 2012.
Zachary Bolduc, 23, has recorded 28 points in 69 games this season. He is a 6-foot forward and a 1st-round pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2021.
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