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A look at the key prospects — Charlie Elick, Evan Gardner, Cayden Lindstrom, Filip Novak, Jackson Smith, Parker Snell and Jonas Woo — who are poised to make an impact in the coming seasons
From Brian Boucher’s modest 2007 cameo to the unlikely appearances of Tomáš Pöpperle, the Blue Jackets have seen a rotating cast of backup goalies. Their stories, peppered with modest stats and fleeting moments, hint at a deeper narrative about the team’s ever‑changing crease.
Evan Gardner, Owen Griffin, Josh Eernise and Charlie Elick spent time with the Cleveland Monsters, earning professional playoff exposure and valuable lessons ahead of their NHL futures.
A look at the intertwined journeys of young hockey prospects, their former rivalries, familial legacies, and the unique moments that define the Columbus Blue Jackets' development camp.
Columbus’ net stayed healthy all season, a rarity in franchise history, while Cleveland adds veteran Pheonix Copley to mentor its young goalies and bolster depth.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft, teams are opening their development camp doors to a mix of WHL standouts, alumni and free agents, with a tracker set to expand as rosters are released.