Denton Mateychuk, LD – Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)ĭrafted: 2022 round one, 12th overall by Columbus Blue Jackets Give him a year of adjusting to North American hockey and culture and he could be an impact player.ģ. He skates very well, has a heavy point shot, can run a power play, has good hockey sense and is effective defending as well. Jiricek has franchise defender potential, he has size and strength at 18. He made his NHL debut already playing two games before being assigned to the AHL for some development. Jiricek may not require much development time before he is a top-pairing NHL defender. With the big right-shot defender, the Jackets have a dynamic duo with Jiricek and Werenski poised to anchor the defense for the foreseeable future. David Jiricek, RD – Cleveland Monsters (AHL)ĭrafted: 2022 round one, sixth overall by Columbus Blue Jackets
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For now, the rookie is getting quality NHL time as he adjusts to pro hockey and works out some of the kinks and warts in his game.Ģ.
Johnson is flush with offensive skills and playmaking ability and in time he should settle in nicely as a center with one or both of Laine and Gaudreau on his flanks. He will score Michigan goals and get fans out of their seats. He is a poster boy for the flashy high-level skill and highlight reel plays the NHL is embracing. Johnson will graduate from prospect eligibility by Christmas but for now, he still qualifies. Kent Johnson, LW/C – Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)ĭrafted: 2021 round one, fifth overall by Columbus Blue Jackets The core is young enough that to end up with a lottery pick for the 2023 draft would not be the worst thing and the team could add a franchise player at center if things break well at the lottery.Ĭolumbus has been doing a great job of scouting, drafting, and developing players and the future there is bright.ġ. The NHL roster as mentioned is anchored by Gaudreau and Laine and with a core built around Zach Werenski, Jakub Voracek, Boone Jenner, Jack Roslovic and Elvis Merzlinkins in goal. After acquiring star forwards Patrick Laine and Johnny Gaudreau the Blue Jackets seemed poised to take a big step forward this season but have stumbled out of the gate and sit in the NHL’s basement after the first dozen games.Ĭolumbus has been building through the draft with five first-round picks in the past two drafts and despite having several prospects graduate such as Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakov, the prospect pool is flush with potential
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