David Jiricek

One of the top defensive prospects in the NHL, Jiricek, the No. 6 overall pick in 2022, was brilliant in his first AHL campaign last year, posting a half dozen goals and 38 points in 55 games. However, he went scoreless in a brief four-game stint with the Blue Jackets. A two-way horse with the ability to impact the game in all three zones, Jiricek is going to be a good one, although he may begin the upcoming season back in the minors following the acquisitions of Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson by Columbus via trade this offseason. He's almost certainly already rostered in dynasty/keeper formats, and unless it looks like he's going to come out of camp with a full-time NHL role, Jiricek can probably safely be left on the board in redraft leagues this year.