The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will be here before we know it, so it’s time to start looking at who the Blue Jackets could pick with the fourth overall pick on Friday, June 28.
Imagine it’s the year 2027. The Blue Jackets have a 6’2″ first-line center and all-star in Adam Fantilli. Centering the second line is a 6’3″ center who also brings physicality, speed, and skill to the middle of the ice. Who can say no to that?
The Blue Jackets have never had a true number-one center (until now). They have also never had the legitimate one-two punch at center that has helped teams like the Lightning, Penguins, and Maple Leafs get and stay good.