#CBJ Social Roundup: June 26
CBJ welcomed six new prospects at the 2018 NHL Draft
by Rachel Bules / bluejackets.com
The Blue Jackets had a significant weekend in Dallas for the 2018 NHL Draft, where the team grew by six prospects in seven rounds. Above, first-round pick Liam Foudy dons his first Blue Jackets jersey.
Dream come true!! Thanks to everyone who helped me get here!! @BlueJacketsNHL pic.twitter.com/6AvO3woOpV
- Liam Foudy (@foudshow) June 25, 2018
In addition to Foudy, the Blue Jackets acquired three skillful forwards: Kirill Marchenko, Marcus Karlberg, and Trey Fix-Wolansky, chosen in the second, third, and seventh rounds, respectively. Swiss defenseman Tim Berni and goalie prospect Veini Vehvilainen were chosen in the sixth round.
Words can't describe my feelings right now, thank you @BlueJacketsNHL for believing in me! Very honoured to be a part of the organization
- Marcus Karlberg (@mackankarlberg9) June 23, 2018
A huge honer to be part of this organisation! @BlueJacketsNHL Thanks to everyone who helped me to get to this point! pic.twitter.com/VyVyFcfwin
- Tim Berni (@TBerni21) June 25, 2018
"There's a lot of work ahead of me in my career; this was an amazing experience that I will never forget." #OilKings @Wally1919 reflects on being selected by the #BlueJackets at the 2018 #NHLDraft. READ: https://t.co/0uKlbMQCeC pic.twitter.com/PsBxdDQcfO
- Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) June 25, 2018
Not all the action of the past week took place in Dallas, however. Josh Anderson had a cool encounter with boxing Hall of Famer Lennox Lewis.
Meanwhile, Panarin is looking for recommendations as he travels in Japan while wearing a really awesome outfit.
Hey Nutivaara, we see you repping that Ohio State Buckeyes jersey all the way over in Finland, but we might need your help explaining why you hashtagged #katyperry in this picture...