Columbus Blue Jackets: One Position of Need at the Draft

Just nine days remain until the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, where the Jackets are expected to land their future #1 center with the third overall pick. But their draft doesn’t just end there – they currently have six picks scheduled for day two of the draft, and there is one gaping hole in their prospect pool that will need filled: goaltenders.

One quick peak at the goaltending situation in Columbus, and throughout the system, highlights the fact that this team is thin overall at that position. They have incumbent starter Elvis Merzlikins, who is still in the prime of his career (29 years old). 24 year old top prospect Daniil Tarasov is slated to become his backup this fall, and it…