Severson Set to Return for Season Opener | NHL News

Damon Severson is set to return for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ season opener after a six-month recovery from shoulder surgery, marking a major boost for a team desperate to break its six-year playoff drought. The defenseman, who anchored the blue line and outscored opponents when on ice last season, will skip all preseason games to ease back into play safely. General Manager Don Waddell confirmed he’s cleared but cautious, with Severson expected to rejoin his top pairing and power-play unit right away — just in time to help the Jackets finally make their postseason push.

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