Damon Severson Transactions

Severson (oblique) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus Toronto, Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Severson (oblique) was put on injured reserve Thursday.

Severson agreed Friday with the New Jersey Devils on an eight-year, $50-million contract and was subsequently traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site, Severson returned to practice Tuesday, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

The Devils placed Severson in COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

Severson (strain) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Seattle.

Severson (strain) was moved to injured reserve Monday.

Severson was activated from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Sunday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Severson has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.