The
Columbus Blue Jackets spent four of their six selections in the 2009
NHL Draft stocking up defenders. Of those defensemen, top pick
John Moore (NYR) and third round selection
David Savard are both in the NHL, while
Thomas Larkin and
Anton Blomqvist, as expected, are going to need a bit more time to develop.
Columbus also grabbed two forwards in
Kevin Lynch and
Kyle Neuber, neither of whom are still with the organization.
John Moore, D, Chicago Steel (
USHL) – 1st round, 21st overall
Status: NHL Player
NHL Games Played: 153
The Illinois product was selected by the Blue Jackets after posting 54 points through two seasons with the USHL's Chicago Steel. Following the draft, Moore played a season with the Kitchener Rangers.…
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