The Columbus Blue Jackets are shaking things up as they prepare for the upcoming NHL Draft. In a surprising move, they traded away second- and third-round picks along with prospect Gavin Brindley to acquire Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche. Coyle, a solid third-line center, and Wood, a depth winger, may not significantly elevate the Blue Jackets' roster. Critics argue that holding onto their draft picks would have been a wiser strategy.

Meanwhile, excitement is building around the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), with Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa emerging as potential top picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. This could mark the OHL's first No. 1 selection in a decade, following Connor McDavid. Several NHL teams, including the Flames and Blackhawks, hold multiple first-round picks, setting the stage for a talent-rich draft.