The Columbus Blue Jackets have had 8 first-round draft picks since the 2020 NHL Draft.
Since 2020, the Columbus Blue Jackets have had some outstanding drafts. From Yegor Chinakhov to Adam Fantilli, the cupboard has been restocked. Of the 8 first-round draft picks since 2020, five of them have played NHL games thus far. Denton Mateychuk('22) and Cayden Lindstrom('24) are soon to follow.
Leagues around the world are in full swing. From the CHL to the KHL, Blue Jackets prospects are worldwide.
Let's look at how they're doing in their respective 2024-25 seasons.
- Martin Ryšavý F - 2021 Draft 7th Round | Current Team - Bílí Tygři Liberec (Czechia) | 2g-1a-3pts | 17 Games Played | Left for Czechia this summer.
- Ben Boyd F - 2021 Draft 6th Round | Current Team - St. Marys University | 0g-5a-5pts | 7 Games Played
- Nikolai Makarov D - 2021 Draft 5th Round | Current Team - Zvezda Moskva (Rus-VHL) | 2g-4a-6pts | 14 Games Played
- Guillaume Richard D - 2021 Draft 4th Round | Current Team - Providence College | 0g-4a-4pts | 7 Games Played
- James Fisher F - 2022 Draft 7th Round | Current Team - Northeastern Univ. | 0g-0a-0pts | 5 Games Played
- Sergei Ivanov G - 2022 Draft 5th Round | Current Team - HK Sochi (KHL) | 2-8 .901% sv | 15 Games Played
- Kirill Dolzhenkov F - 2022 Draft 4th Round | Current Team - Zvezda Moskva (Rus-VHL) | 7g-5a-12pts | 14 Games Played
- Tyler Peddle F - 2023 Draft 7th Round | Current Team - Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) | 7g-7a-14pts | 15 Games Played
- Oiva Keskinen F - 2023 Draft 7th Round | Current Team - Tappara (Liiga) | 4g-9a-13pts | 19 Games Played
- Melvin Strahl G - 2023 Draft 5th Round | Current Team - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) | 5-4 .892% sv | 9 Games Played
- Luca Pinelli F - 2023 Draft 4th Round | Current Team - Ottawa 67's (OHL) | 13g-7a-20pts | 14 Games Played
- Andrew Strathmann D - 2023 Draft 4th Round | Current Team - Univ of North Dakota | 0g-1a-1pt | 6 Games Played
- William Whitelaw F - 2023 Draft 3rd Round | Current Team - Univ. of Michigan | 1g-2a-3pts | 7 Games Played
- Luke Ashton D - 2024 Draft 6th Round | Current Team - Minnesota State Univ. | 1g-3a-4pts | 10 Games Played
- Tanner Henricks D - 2024 Draft 4th Round | Current Team - Lincoln Stars (USHL) | 1g-3a-4pts | 13 Games Played
- Luca Marrelli D - 2024 Draft 3rd Round | Current Team - Oshawa Generals (OHL) | 9g-15a-24pts | 17 Games Played
- Evan Gardner G - 2024 Draft 2nd Round | Current Team - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 7-3-1 .906% sv
- Charlie Elick D - 2024 Draft 2nd Round | Current Team - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | 0g-1a-1pt | 12 Games Played
- Cayden Lindstrom F - 2024 Draft 4th Overall | Current Team - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | Lindstrom has yet to report to Medicine Hat due to the Blue Jackets monitoring his back. He could report back to Medicine Hat very soon.
Stay tuned to THN Columbus for any updates regarding any of the CBJ Prospects that are currently playing.
What's Next - The Blue Jackets have a few days off as they trek to Southern California to take on the LA Kings on Saturday.
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