Denton Mateychuk was drafted 12th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022.
Denton Mateychuk is a constant topic of conversation in Columbus. When will he be called up? What will the CBJ do to make room for a call-up?
No matter the answers to those questions, Denton Mateychuk is playing in Cleveland and getting the minutes and experience he needs to be the best NHL defenseman he can be when the inevitable time comes that he gets to make his NHL debut. Sure sounds like a good plan.
So what does his stats look like so far?
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Mateychuk is tied with Owen Sillinger with 6 points, two points behind Roman Ahcan, Luca Del Bel Belluz, and Trey fix-Wolansky who all have 8 points. His 5 assists are also tied for the team lead. He also has two multi-point games so far this season.
His 6 points are third among all rookie AHL defensemen.
All indications are that Mateychuk is the real deal and will help the Columbus Blue Jackets long into the future. Even if Mateychuk doesn't make his debut this year for some reason, there are plenty of reasons to look forward to next season if that is when he comes to Columbus. With Ivan Provorov, Jack Johnson, and Jake Christiansen all UFAs after this season, there should be plenty of room for him.
Cayden Lindstrom and Denton Mateychuk are coming soon.
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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