The rebuild is off to a blazing start in Columbus. 

Two years ago, they were a middle-of-the-pack team in these rankings. Now, they’ve ranked No. 3 and, this year, No. 7. They’ve done it through three straight draft classes that have added top-end talent to the system.

This year, the Blue Jackets’ high-end addition was Cayden Lindstrom, but the organization's depth was also bolstered with some savvy pick-ups and breakouts seasons. 

Among the recent graduates by Calder eligibility include Adam Fantilli, David Jiříček, and Dmitri Voronkov. In a ranking of all 23-and-under players in the organization, the Blue Jackets would surely place even higher.