Ivan Provorov's work is cut out for him in Columbus, where the team is retooling on the fly. To shore up the defensive core, Jarmo acquired Severson and Provorov due to his impatience.
Currently, Provorov is considered one of the best defensemen on the team, along with Severson. The team's winning potential was hurriedly declared by Jarmo.
As a result, things have gone from bad to worse, as the Blue Jackets have now lost nine straight games, and Damon Severson is injured.
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After suffering an upper-body injury, Severson left the Philadelphia Flyers game. Now updated as an oblique injury.
Moreover, Provorov will be without his defensive partner for the next 6 weeks, undoubtedly placing him on injured reserve.
Injury Update: Damon Severson is expected to miss approximately six weeks after suffering an oblique injury in Sunday's game at Philadelphia.
We have also loaned right wing Trey Fix-Wolansky to the @monstershockey .
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With a contract worth $50 million, Severson has contributed eight points to the team in 19 games.
Severson was expected to help push the Jackets into contention as the team is currently 4-11-4 and last in the Metropolitan Division.