Columbus' Prospect Pipeline Hinges on Health and Depth

The Columbus Blue Jackets' prospect pool for 2026-27 is loaded with potential, but the pipeline's real value depends entirely on which prospects stay healthy and which ones actually develop as expected. Prospect rankings are nice for the offseason, but what separates contenders from lottery teams is execution and durability. The Blue Jackets have the pieces, but the next 12 months will tell you everything about whether this organization can turn potential into production.