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Columbus Blue Jackets Select Cayden Lindstrom Fourth Overall in 2024 NHL Draft, Rick Nash Announces

Jun 28, 2024, 11:37 PM

The Columbus Blue Jackets have selected Cayden Lindstrom with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Lindstrom, a 6-foot-4, 216-pound center from the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers, was chosen amidst speculation that the team might opt for Russian right winger Ivan Demidov. Rick Nash announced the selection, marking a significant addition to the Blue Jackets' roster. Lindstrom's selection is expected to strengthen the team's center depth alongside Adam Fantilli.