Columbus Blue Jackets
· 2026-06-27
The Columbus Blue Jackets have drafted forward Oscar Hemming with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Hemming, 17, played for Boston College in the Hockey East last season.
The Blue Jackets chose Hemming in the first round, announced by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell.
Hemming had one goal and seven assists for eight points in 19 games at Boston College.
This pick adds depth to the Blue Jackets' roster, currently standing 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 40-30 record.
The team is on a L2 streak, looking to turn their season around.
Hemming's experience playing for Finland in the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup will be valuable.
The Blue Jackets will look to develop Hemming's skills, having already seen success with young players.
Hemming's older brother, Emil, was drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2024, and his father, Jonas, had a 16-year professional career in Europe.
The Blue Jackets' draft pick is a promising start to their offseason, with more moves expected to come.
And with Hemming on board, the team's future is looking bright.
But for now, the focus is on developing their new young forward.
So the Blue Jackets will be working hard to get Hemming up to speed.
Hemming's size, 6-4 and 198 pounds, will be an asset on the ice.
He split the 2024-25 campaign between Kiekko-Espoo's U20 and U18 teams in the SM-Sarja league in Finland.
The Blue Jackets are hoping Hemming will make an impact similar to other successful draft picks.