The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the signing of goalie prospect Evan Gardner to a three-year entry level contract which will being with the 2025-26 season.
Gardner is 22-12-4 record with a .911 save percentage and three shutouts in 41 games with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades. He was the #60 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and won Goaltender of the Month for November.
He was also named Goaltender of the Week just yesterday. He led all WHL goalies with a 3-0-0-0 record, a 1.00 goals-against average, a .964 save percentage, and back-to-back shutouts.
The 19-year-old Gardner doesn't turn 20 until January of 2026, so he'll need to return to the CHL for at least one more season.
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