After trading away the 16th and 26th picks, the Jackets finally decided to pick at slot number twenty-one on Friday night at the 2009 NHL entry draft in Montreal. With that pick, the Jackets selected defenseman John Moore out of Chicago.
Earlier this year, Moore was named United States Hockey League Defensman of the Year. Moore scored 14 goals and posted 25 assists for 39 points with the Chicago Steel last season. He was also forth among defenseman in goals.
The club was originally in place to pick at number sixteen but traded that pick along with their third round selection to the New York Islanders in exchange for picks 26, 37, 62, and 92. The Jackets then sent the 26th and 37th picks to Anaheim in order to select Moore at 21.
"We are very excited to add John Moore to the organization," said Gerneal Manager Scott Howson. "He is an outstanding skater that moves the puck well and he will add to the skill level on our back end."
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