Columbus Blue Jackets focused on adding defense at 2009 NHL Draft

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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.… read more



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