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Blue Jackets Pipeline in Flux | NHL News
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ farm system is in a holding pattern, with no first-round draft pick signed in over three years — the longest such drought in the league. Top prospects are still sidelined in college or overseas, leaving the current roster to shoulder the scoring burden. While AHL standouts like Luca Del Bel Belluz and Luca Pinelli show promise, they’re not yet ready to be game-changers. The pipeline lacks high-end offensive firepower, focusing instead on complementary pieces. To accelerate their path to contention, the team must rely on both internal development and savvy external…
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