
Anton Blomqvist
Malmo Sweden
Europe
Birthday: 1990-03-07 | Position: D |
Eligible for draft: 2008 | Shoots: Left |
Drafted: 2009 | Height: 6-5 |
Acquired: 6th round (167th overall), 2009 | Weight: 201 lbs. |
![]() Image: NHL Anton BlomqvistHometown: Malmo Sweden Currently Playing In: Europe
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Columbus Blue Jackets prospects Bjorkstrand, Rychel finished 2013-14 season with strong playoff performances![]() Photo: Winger Oliver Bjorkstrand led the WHL in playoff scoring with 16 goals and 17 assists through 21 games. (Courtesy of Marissa Baecker/Getty Images) When the Columbus Blue Jackets took their best shot at the Pittsburgh Penguins this postseason, their roster was littered with home-grown players like Boone Jenner and Ryan Murray. While the recently graduated prospects were getting a chance to take on one of the NHL's best teams, there were a handful of players making statements in their own respective league's playoffs. Columbus Blue Jackets have skilled group of prospects in Europe and NCAA![]() Photo: Forward T.J. Tynan had a strong senior season with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, posting eight goals and 30 assists through 40 games. Tynan recently signed an entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets. (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI) The Columbus Blue Jackets had some high-end talent playing in Europe this season, with first-round picks Alexander Wennberg and Marko Dano playing in European men's leagues. The organization has also used mid and late round draft picks to select players that are developing in some of the nation's top collegiate programs. Columbus Blue Jackets focused on adding defense at 2009 NHL Draft![]() Photo: Defenseman David Savard appears to have carved out a role with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. Savard was selected 94th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. (courtesy of Jason Mowry/Icon SMI) The Columbus Blue Jackets spent four of their six selections in the 2009 NHL Draft stocking up defenders. Of those defensemen, top pick John Moore (NYR) and third round selection David Savard are both in the NHL, while Thomas Larkin and Anton Blomqvist, as expected, are going to need a bit more time to develop. Columbus Blue Jackets own enviable depth at all positions![]() Photo: Forward Marko Dano is one of three forwards the Columbus Blue Jackets selected in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft. Dano is currently playing for Bratislava Slovan of the KHL. (courtesy of Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images) The Columbus Blue Jackets are an organization with an extremely deep prospect pool. With names like Boone Jenner, Ryan Murray, Dalton Prout, and David Savard echoing through NHL arenas, it seems as though all of its young talent graduated to the NHL. That is not the case. Columbus Blue Jackets minor league system features scoring line wingers and depth on defense![]() Photo: In his first season with the Springfield Falcons, winger Jonathan Audy-Marchessault ranks second on the team with 28 points. (courtesy of Bill Streicher/Icon SMI) |