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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Picks 45, 86, and 117

The Vegas Knights traded the 45th pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for prospect Keegan Kolesar. With the 45th selection, Columbus selected French centeraman Alexandre Texier.

Texier is a 17-year-old from Grenoble, France. In the French league Texier tallied 19 points in 40 games. Also in the French League, he won the Jean Pierre-Graff trophy which is given to the best young player in the French league. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Texier was the 55th ranked prospect in this year’s draft.

While Texier may be a quality pick, the Columbus Blue Jackets gave up one of there highest rising prospects in Keegan Kolesar.