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14. Columbus Blue Jackets: Oscar Hemming, LW
Team: Boston College (H-EAST)DOB: 08/13/2008 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 193 | Shot: L
2025-26 stats: GP: 19 | G: 1 | A: 7 | P: 8
Scouting notes: Whatever the ideal development plan for a player is in their draft year, Hemming endured the opposite in 2025-26. Marred by issues between his Finnish club and the OHL, Hemming joined Boston College and became the youngest player in college hockey. He's an extremely raw prospect, with translatable NHL skills; he has strong wall play, straight-line offense, puck protection and consistent competitive fire. Combine that with a 6-4 frame that has room to fill out, and Hemming has the potential to become a power forward.
At his best, Hemming dominates low play, creates off the cycle and makes plays using puck skill. His pace of play and speed are cause for concern; there are some similarities to Lawson Crouse at the same age. He's likely to be better suited as a complementary power winger than a play driver, but his skating and pace of play will ultimately determine how high in the lineup he is able to contribute.
Given that he's staying at Boston College, Hemming will have every opportunity to refine his offensive toolkit and improve his skating to reach his NHL potential.
How he fits: The Blue Jackets seemed to zero in on Hemming, passing on Belchetz, who is a bigger, more skilled winger. In doing so, they leave significant value on the board.
Hemming has the potential to be a big, power forward who plays in the middle six. He's going to need a few years to develop, but should give the Blue Jackets a much-needed size boost on the wing. He plays a style that none of the current Columbus prospects play, and gives them a competitive, hard to play against winger who can chip in secondary offense.
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Blue Jackets select six players on day two of 2026 NHL Draft | Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus selected five forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender over the two-day draft
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Blue Jackets select six players on day two of 2026 NHL Draft
Columbus selected five forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender over the two-day draft
The Blue Jackets acquired a fourth-round selection, 112th overall, from the Washington Capitals and a fifth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft (from San Jose) in exchange for the 101st overall pick. Columbus then traded the 112th pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for the 121st and 185th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. With the 121st overall pick, the club selected forward Evan Jardine, 18, from the United States Hockey League’s Youngstown Phantoms. The 6-0, 185-pound forward notched 27-34-61 with 70 PIM and a +12 plus/minus rating in 53 games this past season, ranking third on the team in goals (tied) and points. The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan native has notched 54-62-112 with 123 PIM and a +29 plus/minus rating in 127 career USHL games since making his debut in 2023-24. He is committed to play at The Ohio State University in 2026-27.
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