PROSPECT SPOTLIGHT

LUCA MARRELLI (OSHAWA, OHL)

The 2024 third-round pick helped Oshawa win its opening-round OHL playoff series vs. Brampton, posting two goals and six assists in six games. Marrelli's 74 points in the regular season placed fourth among all OHL defensemen.

MELVIN STRAHL (YOUNGSTOWN, USHL)

The netminder chosen in the fifth round of the 2023 draft has improved to 31-12-1 on the year with a 2.43 GAA, and he earned his fourth shutout of the year Friday vs. Waterloo. His 31 wins are tied for 15th in a single season in USHL history.

OIVA KESKINEN (TAPPARA, FINLAND)

The 2023 seventh-round pick completed a strong season with Tappara, posting a a 15-20-35 line in 59 games and placing second on the squad in goals. The 21-year-old forward was in his second season in Finland's top-level Liiga.

PROSPECT NEWS

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Guillaume Richard to entry level contract

The 2021 fourth-round draft pick signed a two-year contract beginning with the 2025-26 season after four years at Providence College

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Caleb MacDonald to entry level contract

The 6-3, 224-pound blueliner recorded three goals and seven assists in 35 games this season as a sophomore at the University of North Dakota

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Charlie Elick to three-year entry level contract

The 6-3, 206-pound blueliner was selected by Columbus in the second round, 36th overall, at the 2024 NHL Draft

Blue Jackets sign center Jack Williams to entry level contract

The Northeastern University captain racked up 33-44-77 in 71 contests over last two seasons with the Huskies

Blue Jackets assign forward Luca Pinelli to AHL Cleveland

The fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft posted 37 goals and 71 points in 52 games with Ottawa of the OHL this season

Blue Jackets sign goalie Evan Gardner to three-year entry level contract

The 2024 second-round pick has a career 43-17-6 record, 2.45 GAA and .917 SV% with the WHL's Saskatoon Blades

Dumais getting his legs back after making pro debut

The promising Blue Jackets prospect was out of action for a year but is producing in his return with AHL Cleveland

Prospect Report: Checking in on the CBJ pipeline at midseason

Pinelli, Strahl to represent their home countries at the World Juniors, plus looking at some other first-half standouts

Hunt enjoying himself since trade to Blue Jackets

Skating in Cleveland, the young defenseman has found relationships have made the transition into the organization easier

Blue Jackets sign Luca Marrelli to three-year entry level contract

The third-round pick in the 2024 draft is second among OHL defensemen in goals (14) in points (40) this season

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

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 Monsters rebranded as the Cleveland Pierogies over the weekend and brought the pierogi power, sweeping Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by scores of 7-1 and 3-0 at Rocket Arena. Roman Ahcan had a hat trick in the opener while defenseman Guillaume Richard scored in his AHL debut and Luca Del Bel Belluz (1-2-3) and Trey Fix-Wolansky (0-3-3) each had three points. Jet Greaves posted a shutout with 23 saves in Saturday's win, while Hunter McKown scored twice and Gavin Brindley had a goal and assist.

Fix-Wolansky has moved into a tie for 11th in the AHL in scoring with 57 points with a 6-4-10 line in his last eight games, while Del Bel Belluz has a 3-3-6 line in the last five games and McKown has 3-5-8 in the last eight. Greaves is 6-2-1 with a .959 save percentage in his last nine appearances.

With six games to go, Cleveland (33-22-5-6) is tied for fourth place in the AHL North Division with Toronto, one behind Syracuse for third and six ahead of Belleville. The top five teams in the division advance to the postseason, with fourth and fifth place battling in an opening-round series.

The Monsters host Grand Rapids on Wednesday and Toronto on Saturday before heading to Toronto for a Sunday game.

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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