Gavin Brindley, the No. 34 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, will make his NHL debut on Tuesday when the Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes in their final game of the 2023-24 season.
Brindley won Big Ten Player of the Year and was named a First-Team All-American after posting 25-28--53 in 40 games as a sophomore at Michigan. Additionally, he helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2024 World Juniors, posting 6-4--10 in seven games.
Here are some of Brindley's best plays from the 2023-24 season.
First goal of 2024 World Juniors vs. Norway
Fifth goal of 2024 World Juniors vs. Slovakia
Goal Against Michigan State in Big Ten play
20th NCAA goal of the season against Notre Dame in Big Ten play
Goal vs. Minnesota in Big Ten Tournament semifinal
Goal vs. Michigan State in NCAA Regional Final
Brindley can score big goals and should make a long-term impact on the Blue Jackets.