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14. Columbus Blue Jackets — Jackson Smith, D, Tri-City (WHL)
Another defenseman comes off the board, and Smith once again fits the mold of a big and mobile defenseman that NHL teams are looking for these days. In addition to his impressive size (6-foot-3 and 195 pounds), Smith brings a little offensive prowess with 54 points in 68 games for the Tri-City Americans last season. The knock on Smith, according to the prospect industry, is that he has to clean up some of the decision-making and awareness in his own zone. If he can do that, Smith brings a lot of talent to the Columbus blue line.
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