
17‑Year‑Old Finnish Winger Oscar Hemming Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets
Oscar Hemming, a 17‑year‑old winger from Vaasa, Finland, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft and has already begun to turn heads at Boston College.
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Oscar Hemming, a 17‑year‑old winger from Vaasa, Finland, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft and has already begun to turn heads at Boston College.

Selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft, Oscar Hemming is set to return to Boston College for another year, bringing elite puck control and physicality to the Eagles’ roster.

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Finnish forward Jonas Hemming with the 14th overall pick, highlighting a strategic focus on size and upside.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw the Columbus Blue Jackets select 17‑year‑old Oscar Hemming, a Finnish forward whose impressive college stats and family background have already turned heads.