
Blue Jackets Eye Finnish Power Forward in Upcoming Draft
Analysts project Oscar Hemming as a top‑15 pick for Columbus, while other prospects and trade rumors add intrigue to the franchise's draft strategy.
Jun 22, 2026
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Analysts project Oscar Hemming as a top‑15 pick for Columbus, while other prospects and trade rumors add intrigue to the franchise's draft strategy.

A 6‑foot‑2, 198‑pound defenseman from Prince George, Carson Carels has quickly become one of the most talked‑about blue‑liners in the Western Hockey League this season. His blend of size, speed and offensive instincts has turned heads across the league.

Egor Zavragin, a prized Philadelphia Flyers prospect, has transferred to Metallurg Magnitogorsk and committed to a four‑year contract, aiming to sharpen his game in the KHL before a potential NHL debut.