It might turn out to be one of the best late-round gems in that draft if Fix-Wolansky keeps the same upward development curve. He made enough of an impression that the Jackets spent their final pick in the 2018 draft, 204th overall in the seventh round, to get him. Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is one, and coach John Tortorella will be watching once training camp opens Thursday.įix-Wolansky caught the eye of a Jackets area scout during the 2017-18 season with the Oil Kings. He has fought his entire career to prove that his size isn’t a detriment, and he knows people are now watching him closely to see if he can make his NHL dream a reality. ![]() The way Fix-Wolansky sees it, he has no choice. “He’s a player,” said Cleveland Monsters coach Mike Eaves, who is running the Jackets’ bench in Traverse City. ![]() He is already taking strides toward his goal of earning an NHL spot in Columbus this year. ![]() Three games into the NHL Prospect Tournament, Trey Fix-Wolansky is catching the attention of scouts and agents alike with his standout play for the Blue Jackets.Īfter scoring two goals in a 6-2 victory to open the tournament Friday against the New York Rangers, the forward - who is listed at 5 feet 6, 176 pounds - has added assists in the past two games for four points in the first three games. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - He’s doing it again.
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