Day two of the NHL Draft gets under way this morning. At the start of the day, the Blue Jackets still have 5 picks in hand, as they look to continue to build towards the future.
They hold the following picks: #94 overall (round 3), #101 (round 4), #142 (round 5), #182 (round 6), and #206 (round 7). Of course, that is subject to change as the day goes along. Trades are bound to occur.
This article will be updated throughout the day with any moves the team makes, be it trades or selections. If any bigger news breaks, keep your eye out for a feature article within our website. As always, we will do our best to bring live reactions and opinions.
Blue Jackets select Oscar Hemming #14 overall.
In case you missed it, the Blue Jackets selected LW Oscar Hemming with their first round pick last night. We were very excited, as the big sniper could be a strong power forward for this team at some point down the road.
He's a bit of a project, who will return to Boston College this fall. But, we will get a glimpse of him at the team's development camp, which takes place next week. Odds are, some of the other players they nab today will be there as well.
Hemming likely becomes the top prospect on either wing, in the entire organization. He brings a rare combination of size, skill, shooting ability, and physicality; the kind that most teams are frequently seeking.
Even though ESPN sucked the air out of our moment, we can't let that detract from our excitement to see this guy picked up by the Blue Jackets. It will be fascinating to see how he develops, and I don't think he's terribly far away from playing in the NHL.
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