Columbus Blue Jackets
· 2026-06-27
The Columbus Blue Jackets drafted Oscar Hemming with the 14th pick of the first round, and now they're looking ahead to Day 2 of the NHL Draft.
The team holds picks in rounds 3-7, including pick 94 from Colorado, pick 101 from Toronto, and their own picks in rounds 5, 6, and 7.
The Blue Jackets are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 40-30 record, on a L2 streak, as of June 27, 2026.
The draft will be held today, starting at 11 AM, and can be watched on NHL Network and ESPN+.
And the Blue Jackets will be looking to make some moves to improve their roster.
But they don't have a pick in the second round, having traded it in the Val Nichushkin deal.
The team's draft picks include pick 94 in round 3, pick 101 in round 4, pick 142 in round 5, pick 182 in round 6, and pick 206 in round 7.
So the Blue Jackets will have to wait and see how the draft plays out before they can make their next move.
The team is looking to bolster their roster with new talent, and the draft is a great opportunity to do so.
Fans can watch the draft on NHL Network and ESPN+, and stay updated with the latest news and analysis on the Blue Jackets' website and social media channels.
But for now, the team will have to wait and see how the draft unfolds, and which players they'll be able to select.
The Blue Jackets are looking to improve their roster and make a push for the playoffs, and the draft is a crucial part of that process.