Johnny Gaudreau is expected to serve as a healthy scratch Friday against the Blue Jackets, Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun reports.

Gaudreau is expected to serve as a healthy scratch Friday against the Blue Jackets, Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun reports.

Analysis:

The arrival of Josh Jooris from AHL Adirondack as well as the expected return of Lance Bouma from a facial injury looks like it will result in the removal of both Gaudreau and Devin Setoguchi from the lineup. Expected to be one of the better contributors of a weak Flames offense, Gaudreau has struggled mightily in the team's first five games, mustering just one shot on goal. It may not be long before the Flames send Gaudreau to Adirondack to regain some confidence.