An Update on Sean Monahan’s Wrist Injury

Sean Monahan skating for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Earlier today, we received an update on the severity of Sean Monahan’s wrist injury. It has been confirmed that he has a sprained right wrist with no fractures, which is positive news for the Blue Jackets going forward. The top line Centerman sustained the upper-body injury during Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout victory over Pittsburgh. Once the swelling subsides, further tests will determine the severity of the injury (grades 1, 2, or 3) and provide a recovery timeline. Currently, Monahan is expected to miss 7 to 10 days, though his absence will likely extend beyond that.

So far this season, he has recorded 14 goals and 27 assists, totaling 41 points along with 14 penalty minutes and a +17 plus/minus rating in 41 games with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25. He ranks second on the team in plus/minus rating and third in goals, assists, and points.

Photo: Hector Urcia l Inside the Rink

In light of Monahan’s injury, Lucas Del Bel Belluz and Owen Sillinger were called up to the team ahead of Thursday’s game, which they won 6-2 against Seattle. This game marked Owen Sillinger’s NHL debut at the age of 27, making him the eighth-oldest player in team history to make his first appearance. His journey to the NHL was notably different from that of his brother, Cole, who entered the league at 18. However, Owen never doubted his ability to reach this level, and his persistence as a long-time AHL player has finally paid off.

“I have a big belief in myself as a player and most importantly as a person. I knew if I did the right things every day, eventually, I’d get my opportunity. You never know what’s going to happen, and mine actually ended up happening to be in the whirlwind of situations that had to take place to get me here, but I’m here. I made the most of it. We got a great team win and I had a positive impact, so I’m very proud.”

Sillinger on his NHL debut on Thursday vs Seattle

The Blue Jackets (19-17-6) will now head to St. Louis to take on the Blues for a Saturday evening game, with a 7:00 PM EST puck drop.

ITR 32: The Final Countdown Inside The Rink

Join Chris and Conrad as they discuss everything in the world of hockey, including the Washington Capitals making two significant contract signings and the NHL Salary Cap to keep rising. John Tortorella is out of Philly, Eastern & Western Conference Roundups & More.
  1. ITR 32: The Final Countdown
  2. ITR 31: Let Them Fight
  3. ITR 30: Down The Stretch
  4. ITR 29: Trade Deadline Review
  5. ITR 28: Deadline Week

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Matthew Buhrmann

Covering Cincinnati Cyclones l Student @uofcincy l @Mbuhrmann61 on X

Leave a Reply

Wyatt Johnston celebrating a goal for the Dallas Stars

NHL Game Preview: Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 4/3/2025

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines CenterDate: Thursday, April 3Time: 7:00 pm CST TV: ESPN+ / FDSNSO / Victory+ Radio:Nashville – The Game 102.5 FMDallas – The Ticket 96.7 FM / 1310 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Nashville +1.5 ML -105Dallas -1.5 ML -115O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Nashville Predators News & Notes: […]

Read More
Robert Thomas

NHL Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues with Line Combinations 4/3/2025

Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues Venue: Enterprise CenterDate: Thursday, April 3Time: 7:00 pm CSTTV: ESPN+ / FDSNMW / SN-PITRadio:Pittsburgh – 105.9 The XSt. Louis – 101 ESPN (101.1 FM) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Pittsburgh: +1.5 ML -130St. Louis: -1.5 ML +110O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Pittsburgh Penguins News & Notes: The Penguins recently placed Emil […]

Read More
Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

Bruce McCurdy, a long-time hockey writer for the Edmonton Journal, passed away on Tuesday night shortly after the Oilers win in Vegas. Along with the journal, he also co-hosted the Cult Of Hockey podcast with fellow Oilers writer David Staples. His son Kevin tweeted out this news yesterday. Our thoughts, prayers and well wishes go […]

Read More