Prospects

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 28: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 28, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

CBJ: How Should the Kids Develop?

Prospect Watch: Tyler Angle

Prospect Watch: Mikael Pyyhtia

Prospect Watch: Is Sergei Ivanov the Next Great CBJ Netminder?

Feb 16, 2022; Beijing, China; Slovakia defender Samuel Knazko (22) moves the puck against United States forward Matt Knies (67) in the men’s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Samuel Knazko

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 05: Stanislav Svozil #14 of Team Czech Republic skates off with the second place silver trophy after losing to Team Canada 3-2 in overtime during the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 5, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Jacket Prospects Star at the World Juniors

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 30: David Jiricek #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 30, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Blue Jackets 7-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2022 Top Prospects: Christmas Edition

Sep 29, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward James Malatesta (67) shoots against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: James Malatesta is off and Running

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Dmitri Voronkov #10 of Team ROC falls to the ice as he goes for the puck in the third period during the Men's Ice Hockey Gold Medal match between Team Finland and Team ROC on Day 16 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Prospect Watch: Dmitry Voronkov

Sep 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Stanislav Svozil (81) skates with the puck against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Chase Priskie (33) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Stanislav Svozil

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: Kirill Marchenko poses after being selected 49th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Kirill Marchenko Has Arrived

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 30: David Jiricek #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 30, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Blue Jackets 7-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Prospect Watch: David Jiricek Has Checked in

Sep 25, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Luca Del Bel Belluz (65) moves the puck away from Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ty Smith (24) and forward Jonathan Gruden (45) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Luca del bel Belluz

Oct 7, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defenseman Corson Ceulemans (4) skates during the NCAA men's hockey game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Schottenstein Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus DispatchNcaa Hockey Wisconsin Vs Ohio State

Prospect Watch: Don’t Forget About Corson Ceulemans

Sep 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) skates against the Buffalo Sabres in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Denton Mateychuk Picks up Where he Left Off

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Emil Bemstrom #52 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 31, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Emil Bemstrom Earned His Chance

Sep 25, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Kirill Marchenko Has Arrived

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: David Jiricek, #6 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

David Jiricek Brings Hope to Struggling Jackets

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais is selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets during Round Three of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Prospect Watch: Jordan Dumais is Obliterating the QMJHL

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Luca Del Bel Belluz, #44 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Future Jackets: Prospect Report October 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 05: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets challenge for the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on April 05, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Future of the CBJ Defense Corps

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Kent Johnson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Johnson was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Traverse City Prospect Notes

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais is selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets during Round Three of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jackets Prospects Impressive in 7-1 Win Over Blues

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Kent Johnson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Johnson was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Traverse City Roster Preview

Aug 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Team Canada forward Kent Johnson (13) celebrates his winning goal in overtime against Team Finland in the championship game during the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Every Blue Jackets Prospect at the World Juniors

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 26: Kent Johnson #13 of Canada skates against Tomas Urban #20 of Czechia in the second period during the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 26, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Four Blue Jackets Prospects Representing Their Countries At 2022 WJC

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (13) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Top Prospects: Post-Draft Rankings Edition

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: James Fisher, #203 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select James Fisher #203 Overall