Kent Johnson has been activated off the injured reserve by the Columbus Blue Jackets, indicating a return to the lineup after recovering from injury.

Kent Johnson dropped the no-contact jersey and participated in practice with a regular jersey, indicating progress in his recovery. Although he did not engage in the battle drills at the end of practice, his increased involvement is seen as a positive sign.

Kent Johnson started the season strong but has been sidelined by injuries, which has affected his contributions to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite his absence, Adam Fantilli has shown promise, and players like Yegor Chinakhov and Kirill Marchenko are capable of making exciting plays, indicating a shift from the team's historically lackluster offense.

Kent Johnson skated for 30-45 minutes recently, and GM Don Waddell noted that his left shoulder injury is progressing well enough that he no longer needs a sling. While there is no specific timetable for his return, Waddell indicated that Johnson will be back sooner than teammates Boone Jenner or Erik Gudbranson, stating, “He’s in the gym, which is a good sign. Now it’s just a time thing. He’s not going to be back in two weeks, but it’s not going to be two months, either.”

Kent Johnson is among the forwards affected by injuries that have plagued the Blue Jackets early in the season, contributing to the team's struggles despite their recent scoring prowess.