During the two-day draft, the Blue Jackets used their six selections to select two forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell was thwarted in his trade efforts at the NHL Draft. So, he drafted. And he said that was fine.

Vass, who's 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, is a two-way defender who shoots left-handed and is committed to play for Boston University next season. The Blue Jackets acquired the pick by giving Detroit fourth-round picks in 2025 (109th overall) and 2026.