After a rollercoaster of a day one that welcomed two new Blue Jackets in David Jiricek and Denton Mateychuk, Jarmo and company shifted their focus to day two and rounds two through seven. They likely had two main objectives: draft a center and a goalie. They did just that, and more. Here’s what went down.
#44: Luca Del Bel Belluz, C (Mississauga Steelheads, OHL)
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 179 lbs
Highest/Lowest ranking: 23/84
2021-22 Stats: 30-46-76 in 68 games
The first pick was a doozy. Not only did the Blue Jackets pick arguably the best name in the draft, but they managed to land a center that some had as going in the late first round.