

© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesThe Columbus Blue Jackets received some good news today. Their first-round draft pick, Cayden Lindstrom, joined the scratches and skated with them ahead of the Medicine Hat Tigers’ second-round game tonight.
Lindstrom hasn’t played a game since April 5, 2024, when he was injured and underwent surgery on his back. Since then, he has been doing rehab to build back up his strength.
If skating with the scratches goes well, he could be closer to joining the team in the playoffs if they were to make it past the second round.
The 19-year-old was expected to miss the entirety of the season due to the back issue. However, he was expected to be ready for next season, whether that is with the Tigers of the WHL or potentially with a college in the NCAA.