Most Recent Derek MacKenzie News
#CBJ C Derek MacKenzie has improved since suffering concussion March 6 vs. Phoenix but will not play again this season.
He likely needs to improve his conditioning before drawing back in. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
April 2, 2012, 7:58 p.m.
MacKenzie and Wisniewski (post concussions) did not make trip.
Both players will miss tonight's game. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 26, 2012, 12:10 p.m.
No decision yet on C Derek MacKenzie (concussion).
He likely needs to improve his conditioning before drawing back in. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 24, 2012, 1:50 p.m.
#CBJ coach Todd Richards says Derek MacKenzie will not play tomorrow.
He likely needs to get back his conditioning. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 22, 2012, 12:37 p.m.
#CBJ C Derek MacKenzie (concussion symptoms) skated today and has been cleared for contact. Could return on Friday vs. Carolina.
MacKenzie should return this week. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 20, 2012, 3:56 p.m.
#CBJ Fs MacKenzie, Dorsett and Boll will not make the trip to STL, interim coach Todd Richards said. Club will recall player today or Sat.
MacKenzie is out at least another game. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 9, 2012, 1:35 p.m.
MacKenzie has concussion-like symptoms.
MacKenzie clearly won't play tonight. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 8, 2012, 11:07 a.m.
#CBJ D Fedor Tyutin, C Derek Mackenzie not skating this a.m.
Sounds like both players are questionable for tonight's game. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
March 8, 2012, 10:41 a.m.
Derek MacKenzie (sick) not out there.
MacKenzie has been battling sickness for a few days and is questionable to play tonight. He has five goals and 10 points in 46 games.
Jan. 21, 2012, 11:58 a.m.
#CBJ line rushes suggests D Aaron Johnson will dress on the right side of a line with LW Jared Boll and C Mark Letestu.
MacKenzie gets a bump to the third line with Pahlsson unavailable. The Sudbury, Ontario native has three goals and seven points through 29 games.
Dec. 13, 2011, 6:53 p.m.
#CBJ line rushes suggests D Aaron Johnson will dress on the right side of a line with LW Jared Boll and C Mark Letestu.
MacKenzie gets a bump to the third line with Pahlsson unavailable. The Sudbury, Ontario native has three goals and seven points through 29 games.
Dec. 13, 2011, 6:52 p.m.
Likely #BlueJackets lines vs #Leafs: Prospal-MacKenzie-Nash, Calvert-Vermette-Johansen, Umberger-Pahlsson-Bass, Giroux-Brassard-Dorsett #NHL
Mackenzie will be centering Nash and Prospal on the first line. Should see an uptick in his value, although it remains to be seen if he wil also join them on the PP
Nov. 3, 2011, 5:11 p.m.
Suggests C Derek MacKenzie (knee) is good to go.
The journeyman MacKenzie broke out last season while on the Blue Jackets' fourth line scoring nine goals and 23 points. Barring numerous injuries, consider that his ceiling as he should remain in a checking role on the fourth.
Oct. 5, 2011, 11:57 a.m.
As of today, the chances that MacKenzie will be able to play on opening night are much, much better than just a couple of days ago. He's still no guarantee to play Friday vs. Nashville, but it's very possible. He's been fitted for a knee brace and is waiting for it to arrive.
The journeyman MacKenzie broke out last season while on the Blue Jackets' fourth line scoring nine goals and 23 points. Barring numerous injuries, consider that his ceiling as he should remain in a checking role on the fourth.
Oct. 3, 2011, 3:49 p.m.
If MacKenzie can't play, Johansen, Mayorov and Kubalik could all make it. Or would they seek an older player to avoid bring three youngsters into the lineup at once.
While not fantasy hockey relevant himself, his absence from the lineup could push for the team to deploy a scoring third line. Should he return, expect his nine goals of last season to be his ceiling.
Sept. 29, 2011, 12:12 p.m.
