Columbus Blue Jackets select seven players in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets made seven selections during the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, including power forward Oscar Hemming taken 14th overall. The draft was overshadowed by trade talks concerning Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko, creating uncertainty around their futures with the team. Hemming, a 6-foot-4 forward from Boston College, is noted for his physicality and potential despite a modest first season. Other notable picks included Alessandro Di Iorio and Evan Jardine, both looking to prove themselves in the coming seasons after facing challenges.
- •Oscar Hemming selected 14th overall from Boston College
- •Alessandro Di Iorio drafted 94th overall from Sarnia
- •Evan Jardine chosen 121st overall from Youngstown in USHL
- •Trade talks surround stars Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko
- •Blue Jackets hope to develop new talent amid uncertainty
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down Columbus Blue Jackets' 2026 draft class
"Overshadowed by Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko trade talk, the Blue Jackets made seven picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Meet the new guys.
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