Denton Mateychuk
21-Year-Old
Day-To-Day
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/21/2025
2024 Stats
G
4
A
9
PP Pts
0
+/-
4
PIM
20
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mateychuk turned pro in 2024-25, supplying nine goals and 25 points across 27 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland as well as four goals, 13 points, 20 PIM, 44 shots, 26 hits and 63 blocks in 45 appearances with the Blue Jackets. Taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the 21-year-old has tremendous offensive upside, so he's worth keeping a close eye on during training camp. If he secures a regular role on Columbus' power play for the 2025-26 campaign, then a 30-plus point showing is obtainable. However, Zach Werenski is a lock to be the blueliner on the top power-play unit, and defenseman Ivan Provorov will likely find himself as part of the second group, so Mateychuk will have to fight to earn and maintain a role on special teams. Read Past Outlooks
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Prospect
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets in July of 2022.
Battling groin injury
Mateychuk will be limited at the start of training camp due to a groin injury, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Mateychuk saw action in 45 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets as a rookie last year in which he recorded four goals, nine helpers and 26 hits while averaging 18:02 of ice time. If the 21-year-old blueliner can overcome his injury before Opening Night against the Predators on Oct. 9, he should be a near lock to top the 20-point threshold this year and could even land in the 25-30 point range.
Mateychuk saw action in 45 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets as a rookie last year in which he recorded four goals, nine helpers and 26 hits while averaging 18:02 of ice time. If the 21-year-old blueliner can overcome his injury before Opening Night against the Predators on Oct. 9, he should be a near lock to top the 20-point threshold this year and could even land in the 25-30 point range.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 18:02
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:44
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:54
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
18:02
0:44
0:54
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Joining AHL playoff run
Mateychuk will be reassigned to AHL Cleveland following Thursday's 6-1 win over the Islanders, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
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Contributes assist Saturday
Mateychuk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.
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Two points in Friday's win
Mateychuk scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and blocked three shots in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Canucks.
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Supplies assist Friday
Mateychuk notched an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
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Slings helper in loss
Mateychuk notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
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Expected to join AHL Cleveland
Mateychuk will join AHL Cleveland on Sunday or Monday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
After WHL Moose Jaw was eliminated from the Memorial Cup on Friday, Mateychuk will join Columbus' top minor-league affiliate. The Blue Jackets selected the 19-year-old blueliner with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Mateychuk was outstanding all season, registering 17 goals and 75 points in 52 regular-season games with Moose Jaw. The defenseman continued to produce throughout the playoffs, scoring 11 goals and adding 19 assists in 20 contests. He was also a stud in the Memorial Cup, contributing three goals and seven points in four outings. Mateychuk has a great chance to start the 2024-25 season with the Blue Jackets.
After WHL Moose Jaw was eliminated from the Memorial Cup on Friday, Mateychuk will join Columbus' top minor-league affiliate. The Blue Jackets selected the 19-year-old blueliner with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Mateychuk was outstanding all season, registering 17 goals and 75 points in 52 regular-season games with Moose Jaw. The defenseman continued to produce throughout the playoffs, scoring 11 goals and adding 19 assists in 20 contests. He was also a stud in the Memorial Cup, contributing three goals and seven points in four outings. Mateychuk has a great chance to start the 2024-25 season with the Blue Jackets.