Fansided · Jul 7, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets Select Melvin Strahl #156 Overall
Having traded their own fifth round pick (#130 overall), the Jackets did not select until pick #156 in that round. They used the selection to nab lanky goaltender Melvin Strahl, adding much needed depth to the crease in their prospect system.
The Jackets used the pick acquired in the Gustav Nyquist trade to pick the big Swedish goaltender. Strahl plays for the storied MoDo program, spending most of last season with their J-20 team. He posted a save percentage of .883 and a goals against average of 3.35 in 23 games played at that level, holding a 10-12-0 record in that time.
Melvin Strahl, 6’3″, 165 pounds
MoDo J20 (Sweden)
5th round (#156 overall)
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