NHL

• Blue Jackets place Klesla on IR

  
  

  Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Rostislav Klesla on injured reserve because of an ankle injury.

  Klesla was hurt during a November 14 game against Buffalo and is expected to be sidelined for at least a week.

  In 13 games this season, Klesla has one goal and three assists with a plus-two rating.

  Klesla was selected by Columbus with the fourth overall pick of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The Czech native has 36 goals with 74 assists for 110 points in 423 games -- all with the Blue Jackets.

  11/19 10:34:33 ET