D John Moore limped off the ice early in the first. He returned in the second and finished the game, but Richards said he's questionable for Saturday's game in St. Louis.
Moore had been playing big minutes so losing him would put a hole in the Blue Jackets' blue line. The rookie has two goals and seven points in 67 games.
#CBJ Fs Derick Brassard and Cody Bass and D John Moore (ill) will be scratched tonight in Montreal.
The rookie has only one goal this season, playing in 17 contest. Expect veteran Aaron Johnson to stay in the lineup if the former 21st overall pick can't make it in.
The rookie has only one goal this season, playing in 17 contest. Expect veteran Aaron Johnson to stay in the lineup if the former 21st overall pick can't make it in.
Moore has been only so-so this camp. He's probably targeted for another year in the AHL.
Moore scored only five goals and 24 points in his first professional season. As the team's 21st overall pick just two seasons ago, the Blue Jackets would probably prefer to have their youngster develop more confidence in the minors. Scratch him off this year's cheat sheet unless he significantly progresses at the AHL level.