Aaron Portzline
aportzline.bsky.social
Aaron Portzline
@aportzline.bsky.social
I cover the NHL and Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. Sportswriting since 1986.
#CBJ  told reporters on Tuesday that he and coaches would "debate" the forward group heading into Wednesday's game vs. #Flames .

So, TBD if Yegor Chinakhov goes back in after a healthy scratch vs. #Isles , or if Kent Johnson moves back into the top 6 after playing 4th line.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Mayo, 29, has played in 82 NHL games, all w the Arizona Coyotes. He last played in the league on Feb. 13 vs. Nashville.

Over the last two seasons, Mayo has played for Vegas' AHL franchise in Henderson, Nev. He's 6-foot, 190 pounds, a former 5th-round pick of the Coyotes in 2014.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If #CBJ  Mateychuk can't go, look for Dante Fabbro to move back up beside Zach Werenski on the No. 1 pairing.

That would also lead to Dysin Mayo's #CBJ  debut on the third pair with Jake Christiansen, as Erik Gudbranson is out and not expected to play on this trip.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM