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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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Mason Marchment joining the Sharks on five-year, $33.75M deal
The San Jose Sharks have been on a roll this offseason -- and now they've landed one of free agency's top forwards too, signing Mason Marchment to a five-year contract with an AAV of $6.75 million per season.San Jose reeled in Marchment right after the league's free agency window officially opened at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Marchment comes to the Sharks after splitting last season between the Seattle Kraken and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Kraken got four goals and 13 points in 29 games out of the veteran before sending him to the Blue Jackets for a pair of draft picks. Marchmennt finished the year there with 15 goals and 32 points in 39 games.
Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract
Boone Jenner is officially making his way from one Metropolitan Division team to another. After ESPN's Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals…
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Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract
After ESPN’s Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals to the former Columbus Blue Jackets captain at the 2026 NHL Draft last Friday, the Caps have indeed inked Jenner to a contract on the first day of free agency. Jenner’s deal is for four years and $23 million, costing $5.75 million against the salary cap annually.Until now, Jenner had played all 13 seasons of his NHL career with the Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old veteran can play left wing and center, frequently lining up at both positions throughout his career. He is also great in the faceoff dot, winning 52.6 percent of his draws last season and 54 percent of them over the course of his career.
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Blue Jackets sign goaltender Pheonix Copley to one-year contract | Columbus Blue Jackets
The 34-year-old has posted a 44-17-8 record with a 2.85 goals-against average (GAA) in 78 career NHL games
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Blue Jackets sign goaltender Pheonix Copley to one-year contract
The 34-year-old has posted a 44-17-8 record with a 2.85 goals-against average (GAA) in 78 career NHL games
Blue Jackets sign Riley Bezeau to one-year, two-way contract | Columbus Blue Jackets
The forward spent the 2025-26 season with Cleveland (AHL), posting five goals, seven points and 74 PIM in 24 games
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Blue Jackets sign Riley Bezeau to one-year, two-way contract
The forward spent the 2025-26 season with Cleveland (AHL), posting five goals, seven points and 74 PIM in 24 games
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Riley Bezeau to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
“Riley is a physical and hard-working forward that competes every shift,” said Waddell. “He has earned his opportunity and we look forward to see his further growth in the Blue Jackets organization.”
Bezeau, 24, has registered 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points with 244 penalty minutes in 131 career AHL games with the Cleveland Monsters and Charlotte Checkers since making his professional debut in 2022-23. Originally undrafted, he set AHL career highs with Charlotte during his rookie campaign, notching 5-3-8 and 84 PIM in 51 outings. He has added four goals in 15 career Calder Cup Playoff games.
Blue Jackets sign forward Ryan Lomberg to two-year contract | Columbus Blue Jackets
The 2024 Stanley Cup champion has 35 goals, 72 points and 807 hits in 394 career games over eight NHL seasons with Calgary and Florida
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Blue Jackets sign forward Ryan Lomberg to two-year contract
The 2024 Stanley Cup champion has 35 goals, 72 points and 807 hits in 394 career games over eight NHL seasons with Calgary and Florida.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Ryan Lomberg to a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
“We’re very pleased to add Ryan Lomberg to the Blue Jackets family,” said Waddell. “He is a high-energy player who is an excellent skater, plays with tenacity and his experience and character will be a great addition to our team.”
Lomberg, 31, has registered 35 goals and 37 assists for 72 points with 475 penalty minutes, 807 hits and 465 shots on goal in 394 career games with the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers over eight NHL seasons. He registered 4-5-9, 59 PIM and 129 hits in 57 appearances with the Flames in 2025-26. He has added 3-0-3 and 64 PIM in 32 career playoff outings and helped the Panthers win the 2024 Stanley Cup championship.
Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger to one-year, two-way contract | Columbus Blue Jackets
The forward has spent the five seasons with Cleveland (AHL), including two as alternate captain, and made his NHL debut in 2025
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Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger to one-year, two-way contract
The forward has spent the five seasons with Cleveland (AHL), including two as alternate captain, and made his NHL debut in 2025
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
“Owen is a smart, dependable, two-way forward who brings a strong work ethic every day,” said Waddell. “We are pleased to bring him back and look forward to him continuing to provide valuable depth and experience to our organization.”
Sillinger, 28, made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets on Jan. 9, 2025 vs. the Seattle Kraken, collecting two penalty minutes on 13:09 time on ice. He originally signed a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract with Columbus on July 1, 2024.
Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract | Columbus Blue Jackets
The defenseman has played 15 NHL campaigns, including the past four with Columbus, and served as an alternate captain for three seasons
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Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract
The defenseman has played 15 NHL campaigns, including the past four with Columbus, and served as an alternate captain for three seasons
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75 million contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.
“Erik has been the consummate professional during his Blue Jackets career, providing a physical, steady presence on our blueline and great leadership on and off the ice and we are thrilled that he will continue be an important part of our group,” said Waddell.
Gudbranson, 34, has registered 35 goals and 105 assists for 140 points with 864 penalty minutes, 1,757 hits and 1,157 blocked shots on 18:33 average ice time in 842 career games over 15 NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers since 2011-12. He has posted 100 or more hits in nine of the 11 seasons with at least 40 games played. He has added 1-1-2 and 12 PIM in 31 career Stanely Cup Playoffs appearances.
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