Gabriel Carlsson

The 29th overall pick in the 2015 draft, Carlsson continues to gradually work his way up the Blue Jackets' depth chart on the blue line rung by rung. Still only 21 years old, he has the size and wingspan to eventually be a shutdown defender once his development is complete, and while he doesn't have the instincts on offense to put up big point totals, he does possess the vision and passing skills to effectively clear his own zone and get a rush started. The departure of Jack Johnson opens up a slot on a regular pairing with the big club, but Carlsson will likely need to take a big step forward in training camp to seize it.