The Columbus Blue Jackets are officially on their all-star break. A change has been made in who will be playing in the game.
Defenseman Seth Jones who was initially selected to participate is being replaced by fellow defenseman Zach Werenski.
Jones is going to miss due to illness. Reportedly he fell ill during the game against the Arizona Coyotes and did not get better after returning to Columbus.
#CBJ say Seth Jones got sick during the game last night in Phoenix, but continued to play. When club arrived in Columbus after 4 a.m. last night, Jones was still feeling sick. Switch was made.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) January 26, 2018
The Blue Jackets were told that Jones would not have to miss the game after the all-star break.
In 49 games this season, Jones has scored eight goals and pitched in with 24 assists totaling 32 points on the year. In 45 games this season, Werenski has scored 11 goals and helped with 11 assists for a total of 22 points.
The NHL All-Star game will be on Sunday, January 28, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC. The Skills Competition will be on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
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