Blue Jackets' 14th Pick: Hemming or Gustafsson

Oscar Hemming, the towering Finnish center from Boston College, is the top name buzzing around the Blue Jackets’ 14th overall pick in the NHL draft, praised for his blend of size and skill. Though his point totals weren’t flashy, his physicality and upside have draft experts excited. But with GM Don Waddell open to trading the pick and last year’s surprise goalie selection, all bets are off. Meanwhile, Swedish defenseman Malte Gustafsson, also a 6’4” standout, is rising up draft boards after a strong NHL Combine performance — and could be the wildcard. The Blue Jackets’ fate in this draft hangs in the balance, and only time will tell who ends up in Columbus. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac67c21919f1cb48