Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan is on IR with an upper-body injury. He has had a great season in his first year with the team.

Sean Monahan has set a great example for the Blue Jackets' young centers to learn from. His wrist injury now forces them into more prominent roles.

Monahan's placement on IR will see him miss at least the next three games, though it will likely be longer considering general manager Don Waddell told reporters Wednesday that the 30-year-old center would miss time.