Just a few short hours before the Columbus Blue Jackets set their opening night roster, we learn of one confirmed skater making the squad. And it’s not much of a surprise, but it’s still a big deal.
According to Mikaël Lalancette of TVA, Pierre-Luc Dubois will start the 2017-2018 NHL season in Columbus as a member of the Blue Jackets. The 19-year-old made waves when he was selected as the third overall draft pick in 2016 instead of Jesse Puljujarvi. Those waves now look unfounded as Dubois stepped up and shined in the second half of the year in the QMJHL, now has reportedly made the Columbus Blue Jackets roster.