PROSPECT SPOTLIGHT

EVAN GARDNER (SASKATOON, WHL)

The second-round draft pick in 2024 is second in the WHL in both GAA (2.53) and save percentage (.919) after a 36-save performance in a win vs. Tri-City on Saturday. In his last four games, Gardner has allowed just five goals and has a .957 save percentage.

AIDEN HRESCHUK (BOSTON COLLEGE, NCAA)

Acquired in a trade with Carolina in 2022, the third-round draft pick posted his first career two-goal game Nov. 15 vs. UConn. The senior defenseman had just four career tallies before the contest.

LUCA MARRELLI (OSHAWA, OHL)

The 2024 third-round pick posted identical 1-2-3 lines in games this weekend vs. Barrie and Kingston. Through Nov. 17, Marrelli has 11 goals and 31 points in 22 games to tie for fifth in the league in points and lead all OHL defensemen in goals and points.

PROSPECT NEWS

Blue Jackets activate Gavin Brindley off Injured Reserve

The forward has been loaned to the Cleveland Monsters, the team's AHL affiliate

Blue Jackets 2024-25 prospects preview

Setting the stage for the season by breaking down where CBJ draft picks and signees will be playing this year

Young players will be key to success for Blue Jackets

Columbus is stocked with talented high draft picks, and they feel they're ready to take the next step

For some rookies, training camp isn't about making the team

The newest Blue Jackets are here to learn and bond as they put their work in each day

Camp Q&A: Mateychuk looks to push for Opening Night spot

One of the team's top prospects, the defenseman enters his first pro season with an eye on making an impact

Fimis making the most of his chance with the Blue Jackets

A standout at the Buffalo Prospects Challenge, the undrafted center is looking to make a name for himself in Columbus

Analysis: Blue Jackets prospects get the job done in Buffalo

Taking a look at the standouts from the Prospects Challenge as Columbus picked up two wins in three games

Jackets finish strong in Buffalo with win over Sens

Columbus finishes the Prospects Challenge with a 2-1 record after a 4-1 victory over Ottawa on Monday

Del Bel Belluz's goal gives CBJ prospects an OT win

Columbus evens its record at the Buffalo Prospects Challenge with a win in extra time

Blue Jackets fall to Sabres at Prospects Challenge

Gavin Brindley gets the lone goal as the Blue Jackets play their first of three games at the event

Blue Jackets to participate in 2024 Prospects Challenge

Columbus will play three games from Friday through Monday at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo

Blue Jackets to participate in Prospects Challenge in Buffalo

Columbus will take part in the event for the first time, with three games from September 13-16

Development camp notebook: Lindstrom, Brindley lead the way

Plus catching up with Luca Pinelli, Luke Ashton, Trevor Henricks and Martin Rysavy during a busy week for the prospects

Whitelaw's skill, will stand out on the ice 

Whether its board games or hockey, the Michigan-bound forward does everything he can to win

For Gardner, no challenge is too much to overcome

Despite battling Type 1 diabetes, the Blue Jackets second-round pick has become a pro prospect

Dumais working his way back at development camp

After an injury-shortened season, the high-scoring prospect is happy to be back on the ice

For Cayden Lindstrom, family comes first

The Blue Jackets first-round pick has a bond with his mother that can't be broken

Monsters fall in AHL conference final

Stay up-to-date on the CBJ minor league affiliate as it works its way through the Calder Cup Playoffs

Prospect Report: Wrapping up the 2023-24 season

Brindley, Mateychuk were just two of the CBJ draft picks and signees to excel across the world this season

Greaves' hard work has led to playoff success

The Blue Jackets goalie is off a dominant start in the Calder Cup postseason in Cleveland

Three CBJ prospects capture junior titles

First-round pick Denton Mateychuk named playoffs MVP, while Martin Rysavy and Max McCue also move on to the Memorial Cup

Czech mates: Jiricek, Svozil thriving in Cleveland

The two Blue Jackets prospects are together again on the blue line for the Monsters

Prospect Report: Monsters ready for postseason battles

Head coach Trent Vogelhuber checks in to update how things have gone for the AHL squad as playoff time nears

Prospect Report: Peddle brings size, skill to pipeline

The NHL draft's last pick this summer hopes to keep plugging and make it to the highest level

Prospect Report: McCue ready to begin his CBJ journey

Signed by Columbus earlier this month, the forward brings a versatile skill set to the table

Pipeline Podcast, pres. by Ruoff Mortgage

Dylan Tyrer introduces you to the next generation of Columbus Blue Jackets on the Pipeline Podcast, pres. by Ruoff Mortgage. This podcast features interviews with upcoming prospects, their coaches, and more.

CLEVELAND MONSTERS

CLEVELAND MONSTERS

The top affiliate of the Blue Jackets has won six in a row after overtime wins Friday and Sunday in Providence. Rookie defenseman Denton Mateychuk had each of the OT winners, while Rocco Grimaldi had seven points (two goals, five assists) in the weekend series.

Grimaldi (6-12-18 in 11 games) is now third in the league in scoring while Mateychuk is tied for seventh. The 20-year-old blueliner leads all AHL defenseman in goals (six) and points (16).

Now 10-4-0-1 and in second place in the AHL North, Cleveland heads home for games Saturday and Sunday vs. Milwaukee.

FOLLOW THE PROSPECTS

WILLIAM WHITELAW

Forward, University of Michigan

2023 third-round pick

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ANDREW STRATHMANN

Defenseman, University of North Dakota

2023 fourth-round pick

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GUILLAUME RICHARD

Defenseman, Providence College

2021 fourth-round pick

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LUKE ASTHON

Defenseman, Minnesota State University

2024 sixth-round pick

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MARTIN RYSAVY

Forward, Bili Tygri Liberec (Czechia)

2021 seventh-round pick

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