Columbus Blue Jackets' Director of Player Personnel and Cleveland Monsters GM, Chris Clark, recently shared his insights on three promising prospects who are expected to make an impact on the NHL club in the future. Clark highlighted Luca Del Bel Belluz, Corson Ceulemans, and Jordan Dumais as players to watch, noting that they will likely start the season with the Monsters, where they are expected to play significant roles as they continue their development.

Luca Del Bel Belluz

Clark noted the improvements Del Bel Belluz has made over the past couple of years. He emphasized Del Bel Belluz's hockey sense and puck skills, while also pointing out that he has been getting stronger, which is a process that takes time and consistent effort over several summers. Clark acknowledged that while the gains in strength may not be significant each year, Del Bel Belluz is steadily adding to his physical capabilities as he matures. Del Bel Belluz had a taste of the NHL in the 2024-25 season and impressed in his limited appearances. He is expected to be a key player on the Monsters' top line at center.

Corson Ceulemans

Corson Ceulemans, drafted 25th overall in 2021, recently transitioned from the NCAA to professional hockey. Clark is eager to monitor his progress and believes he will benefit from time in the AHL before joining the Blue Jackets. Clark added that if Ceulemans proves ready, a spot will be made for him in Columbus.

Jordan Dumais

While the article focuses on Del Bel Belluz and Ceulemans, Dumais was also mentioned as one of the three prospects Clark discussed.

Chris Clark's background adds weight to his evaluations. Clark, a former NHL player himself, played 607 career games with the Blue Jackets, Washington Capitals, and Calgary Flames, amassing 214 points and 700 penalty minutes. Before moving into player development, he served as the captain of the Washington Capitals from 2006-2009. Clark's journey in the Blue Jackets organization began in June 2012 as a development coach. In June 2019, he was named the general manager of the Cleveland Monsters and promoted to Director of Player Personnel for the Blue Jackets. In his current role, Clark is involved in the development of players throughout the organization and also plays an active role in evaluating personnel at the NHL level.