Columbus Blue Jackets — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
retooling
Draft Needs
Center60%
Wing50%
Defense40%
Goalie50%
Developing team with some promising pieces. Need more center depth and consistent goaltending.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #16 | Own pick | |
| 2 | #34 | St. Louis Blues | via trade with STL |
| 3 | #80 | Own pick | |
| 3 | #96 | Colorado Avalanche | via trade with COL |
| 4 | #108 | Toronto Maple Leafs | via trade with TOR |
| 5 | #144 | Own pick | |
| 6 | #186 | Pittsburgh Penguins | via trade with PIT |
| 7 | #208 | Own pick |
Top Prospects for Columbus Blue Jackets
#7Top 15Caleb Malhotra(C)Brantford (OHL)#8Top 15Tynan Lawrence(C)Boston University (NCAA)#10Top 15Viggo Björck(C)Djurgårdens IF (SHL)#13Top 15Oliver Suvanto(C)Tappara (Liiga)#23Late 1st RoundYegor Shilov(C)Victoriaville (QMJHL)#26Late 1st RoundRyan Roobroeck(C)Niagara (OHL)#28Late 1st RoundBrooks Rogowski(C)Oshawa (OHL)#29Late 1st RoundMaddox Dagenais(C)Quebec (QMJHL)#30Late 1st RoundAlexander Command(C)Örebro HK (U20 Nationell)#1EliteIvar Stenberg(LW)Frölunda HC (SHL)
