Columbus Blue Jackets Dealt a Huge Blow

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced they will be without the services of forward Gustav Nyquist for a minimum of five months, after Nyquist underwent shoulder surgery.

#CBJ LW Gustav Nyquist underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a labral tear of his left shoulder.

Gus is expected to make a full recovery in five to six months.https://t.co/g6J9UVZxHX
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 4, 2020

The 31-year-old appeared in 70 games last season and collected 15 goals and 42 points. It was his first season in Columbus after spending 19 games with the San Jose Sharks and the eight previous seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

Columbus signed Nyquist to four-year deal that pays the versatile forward $5.5 million per season. The Blue Jackets will be able to move 'Gus' to LTIR and save a few bucks on the cap which will help them when they go to acquire some finishing touches at next year's trade deadline.

Blue Jackets GM, Jarmo Kekalainen met with the media and had this to say about the news:

This was a chronic issue that Gus has been dealing with for a number of seasons. He has been able to perform at a high level, but a cyst in the area developed over time that has inhibited his ability to continue to do so. As a result, surgery was the best course of action and we look forward to having him back at full strength this season.

Gus, how do you feel about the news?