Columbus Blue Jackets add goaltender Parker Snell and defenseman Jonas Woo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets have strengthened their prospect pool during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by selecting goaltender Parker Snell and defenseman Jonas Woo. Snell, drafted 142nd overall, is noted for his lateral movement and previous performance with the Edmonton Oil Kings. Woo, who shattered franchise records for points by a defenseman, tallied 86 points for the Medicine Hat Tigers last season. Both players enhance a thriving prospect lineup that includes Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith, and Evan Gardner. Off-season scouting will continue to focus on players from the WHL and other leagues.
- •Parker Snell is 6'2" and weighs 176 pounds.
- •Jonas Woo racked up 86 points in 56 games.
- •Both players enhance the Blue Jackets' existing WHL talent.
- •Columbus utilized mid-round picks to acquire these prospects.
- •The team's prospect development strategy includes continued WHL focus.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 WHL Prospect Pools: Columbus Blue Jackets
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