COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets activated
defenseman Aaron Johnson off injured reserve Thursday and assigned
him to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse.
Johnson, 22, has appeared in three games with the Blue Jackets
this season, scoring one goal with one assist. He sprained a knee
against Nashville on Dec. 23.
He has three goals and seven assists in 32 career NHL games with
the Blue Jackets.
Johnson was Columbus' fourth pick, 85th overall, in the 2001
draft.