With the 76th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected Färjestad BK (Sweden) left-shot defenseman Malte Vass. Here’s what you should know about the newest CBJ blueliner in ...

When you meet Malte Vass, your first thought isn’t necessarily that the last place you’d want to be with him is in the corner battling for the puck. Sure, he’s a big guy, but imposing isn’t the word ...

Stay-at-home, shutdown defenders tend to get overlooked as teams are prioritizing finding offensive and puck-moving defenders. However, they still remain an integral player type when building a team.

Malte Vass is a defensive defenceman who kills plays through his physicality and motor. He suffocates opponents by taking away their time and space. He is an aggressive play-killer who can leverage ...

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Vass was the 76th overall pick by Columbus in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. Although not a big point producer, Vas played well enough in the Swedish Jr. league, posting two goals and 11 points ...