Matt Calvert is out indefinitely upon being placed on injured reserve Wednesday, one day after taking a hit in a contest with the Stars, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Calvert is out indefinitely upon being placed on injured reserve Wednesday, one day after taking a hit in a contest with the Stars, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

While the nature of Calvert's injury is unclear, evidently it was significant, as the Jackets wasted no time putting him on injured reserve. Calvert will be eligible to return Jan. 8 against the Hurricanes, but based on this report it sounds like he could be out beyond that time frame.