During the two-day draft, the Blue Jackets used their six selections to select two forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell was thwarted in his trade efforts at the NHL Draft. So, he drafted. And he said that was fine.

After making two selections in the first round on June 27, the Columbus Blue Jackets entered the second day of the NHL draft with five picks.