Blue Jackets Netminder Named Among NHL’s Best Goalie Prospects

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​With the 20th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets selected goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov. The 19-year-old goalie is viewed as having plenty of potential, and the Blue Jackets are expecting him to be a key part of their roster later down the road.Now, Andreyanov has earned some praise because of his high potential.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn a recent article for The Athletic, Scott Wheeler ranked Andreyanov as the fifth-best NHL goalie prospect.When looking at how well Andreyanov has been performing in Russia, it makes sense that he has been ranked among the best goalie prospects in the league.Andreyanov spent most of last season in the MHL with Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, where he posted a 13-8-3 record, a .919 save percentage, a 2.59 goals-against average, and three shutouts. He also made 13 VHL appearances with Zvezda Moskva, posting a .918 save percentage and a 2.13 goals-against average.During the 2024-25 season with Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, Andreyanov had a 23-6-6 record, a .942 save percentage, a 1.75 goals-against average, and three shutouts. With numbers like these, it is clear that the 6-foot-2 goaltender has a ton of potential.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt will now be interesting to see how Andreyanov continues to develop his game in Russia. There is a lot to like about the 19-year-old goaltender’s play, and he should have a bright future with the Blue Jackets because of it.  

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