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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Prospect Kolesar for 45th Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off their third trade in two days around the NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved the Vegas Golden Knights and a top prospect in the CBJ farm system.

Early in day two of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Jackets sent 20-year-old Keegan Kolesar to Vegas for the 45th overall pick. The Jackets ended up selecting Frenchman Alexandre Texier, a 17-year-old centre, but more on him later.

Kolesar was a prospect that many, including myself, had high hopes for. Even so high as to spending signifcant time in the NHL this season.