Prospects for Columbus Blue Jackets getting opportunities at NHL level because of inj

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Photo: Defenseman Austin Madaisky is having a breakout season in 2014-15 and has 29 points through 36 AHL games. Madaisky was a former fifth round pick in the 2010 NHL Draft. (courtesy of Justin Berl/Icon Sportswire)


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An injury riddled start to the 2014-15 season forced the Columbus Blue Jackets to do a lot of shuffling between the AHL and NHL. That opened the doors for young players to get a taste of the NHL as well as role players to take on more ice time for the Springfield Falcons. The moves effective everyone from forwards to goaltenders.



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Austin Madaisky, D, 22

In previous years injuries, inconsistency and a strong core of defenders around him limited Austin Madaisky’s playing time and even forced him to the ECHL.… read more

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