Official Site of the Blue Jackets · Jun 28, 2015
Jackets' organizational needs were met at NHL Draft
SUNRISE, Fla. – Before the NHL Draft began, the Blue Jackets were one of the teams thought to be in position to make moves. They had 10 total picks, three in the second round, and were reportedly interested in moving as high as No. 3 overall.
The only deal that materialized was a move back into the first round, allowing them to take Swedish defenseman Gabriel Carlsson at No. 29 overall, giving them two defensemen (along with top pick Zach Werenski) who were high on their pre-draft list.
Was it disappointing to not make any major deals? Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen denied that notion, and said he was absolutely content with making his seven selections on Day 2.