The
Columbus Blue Jackets had some high-end talent playing in Europe this season, with first-round picks
Alexander Wennberg and
Marko Dano playing in European men's leagues. The organization has also used mid and late round draft picks to select players that are developing in some of the nation's top collegiate programs.
Europe
Anton Forsberg, G, Modo (SHL)
Drafted 7th round, 188th overall, 2011
Forsberg did not receive playing time on a nightly basis after he was loaned to Modo and had to earn his time in the net against
Buffalo Sabres prospect
Linus Ullmark. Although Ullmark eventually won the starting job, Forsberg started 22 games and left a lasting impression with a 2.44 goals against average in over 1,300 minutes of ice time.…
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