Just hours before the Blue Jackets shocked the hockey world and signed all-star free-agent Johnny Gaudreau, the team's development camp wrapped up.
Let's take a look at the sights and sounds from this year's development camp.
Kent Johnson has only played in nine NHL games so far in his career, but the 2021 No. 5 overall draft pick is already a fan favorite.
Autograph time for man of the people Kent Johnson #CBJ pic.twitter.com/sw5fb6dkzQ
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 13, 2022
Here's Johnson scoring a shootout goal.
Kent Johnson shootout tally #CBJ pic.twitter.com/VhAH3pnXvD
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 13, 2022
The Michigan alum even tried 'The Michigan'.
Kent Johnson tries a Michigan #CBJ pic.twitter.com/BbkQbYK3r4
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 13, 2022
2018 2nd round pick Kirill Marchenko showed his skill at the camp.
Marchenko so close #CBJ pic.twitter.com/zCWF8kdDF4
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 11, 2022
Kirill Marchenko with the mitts but Jet Greaves is like nah #CBJ pic.twitter.com/yn4wZ5U9fE
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 11, 2022
Was a little late to the party (blame @StingerCBJ) but Kirill Marchenko pulled off a firepoker goal #CBJ pic.twitter.com/rpGHtfh1Jr
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 13, 2022
Here's 2022 No. 6 overall pick David Jiricek scoring and showing a tad of his physicality.
First-round pick David Jiricek finds the twine #CBJ pic.twitter.com/XhatYjoTPm
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 11, 2022
A little friendly fire from David Jiricek #CBJ pic.twitter.com/rnytKyFAQc
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) July 11, 2022
2022 2nd round pick Luca Del Bel Belluz was mic'd up by the team. Take a listen below.
Did we really mic up @lucadelbel_ at dev camp?
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 12, 2022
Yes. Yes, we did @mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/dDYJrTR7HA
The team even celebrated the birthday of one of its newest members, 2022 No. 12 overall pick Denton Mateychuk.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENTON MATEYCHUK! pic.twitter.com/RdYoftNswa
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 13, 2022
There were great crowds in attendance for the development camp, as well.
The #5thLine knows how to show up pic.twitter.com/8bcTNlJ6gh
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 13, 2022
Overall, it appears the 2022 Blue Jackets development camp was a success.
#5thLine, this Stinger Cup is for you
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 13, 2022
Thanks to all the fans that came out today to see our Blue Jackets prospects at the 2022 Development Camp.@mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/VJypRIxdqg
