Cayden Lindstrom

19-Year-Old CenterC
Out
Injury Back
Est. Return 9/15/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Cayden Lindstrom in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
May miss rest of season
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
February 13, 2025
Lindstrom skated for the first time last week since undergoing a microdiscectomy to alleviate nerve pain in his back in November, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
General manager Don Waddell said that Lindstrom's recovery program is in five parts and he is in Part 3 at this time. Lindstrom, who was selected fourth overall in 2024, is slated to see a doctor next week, and if he is ready, he will be able to start skating hard, albeit with no contact. The talented Lindstrom is on track with the recovery schedule surgeons gave out after his Nov. 20 surgery. Lindstrom had 27 goals in 32 WHL games with Medicine Hat last season, missing the second half of the campaign with hand and back injuries.
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Undergoes back procedure
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
November 20, 2024
Lindstrom recently had a microdiscectomy to alleviate nerve pain in his back and is expected to make a full recovery, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
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Will continue rehab in Columbus
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
October 7, 2024
Lindstrom (back) wasn't included on the Blue Jackets' roster Monday for the start of the 2024-25 campaign, but he will continue to get treatment for his injury in Columbus.
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Expected to remain out Thursday
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
October 2, 2024
Lindstrom (back) will miss Thursday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Wednesday.
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Not in lineup Monday
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
September 23, 2024
Lindstrom (back) will not play against the Sabres on Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
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Dealing with back injury
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
Back
August 27, 2024
Lindstrom is recovering from a back injury that will reportedly limit his participation in training camp, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
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Expected to join Michigan State
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Juniors
March 28, 2025
Lindstrom, who has missed the entire 2024-25 campaign with a back injury, is expected to commit to Michigan State next season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lindstrom racked up 27 goals and 19 helpers in 32 games with WHL Medicine Hat last year, but has yet to get on the ice this season due to his back problem. Making the jump to collegiate hockey should allow the 19-year-old center to play against tough competition without having to go pro following a missed season.
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