Blue Jackets Exciting Prospect Is Impressing In AHL

The Columbus Blue Jackets have multiple promising prospects in their system.

Among them is forward Luca Pinelli, as the 21-year-old has been continuing to grow his game well.

Pinelli played his first full AHL season with the Cleveland Monsters in 2025-26, where he posted 14 goals, 32 assists, 46 points, and 66 penalty minutes. Overall, the 5-foot-9 forward left a solid first impression with the Monsters.

Now, so far in 2026-27, Pinelli is already showing clear signs of improvement.

In 13 games so far this season with the Monsters, Pinelli has posted six goals, six assists, and 12 points. With these strong numbers, he is currently second on the Monsters in goals and first in points. With this,…