Jets First Rounder Transfers To Ohio State

Sascha Boumedienne leaves Boston University after two seasons.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:08pm

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Sascha Boumedienne, a 2025 first-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, has decided to transfer from Boston University to Ohio State University. The 19-year-old defenseman struggled to produce offensively in his sophomore season at BU, leading him to seek a more prominent role with the Buckeyes in hopes of boosting his development and potential to turn pro with the Jets next year.

Why it matters

Boumedienne was a highly touted prospect when the Jets selected him 28th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. His decision to transfer schools signals a desire to take on a bigger role and responsibility in order to improve his game and put himself in position to potentially sign with the Jets after this upcoming season.

The details

In his first season at Boston University, Boumedienne recorded 13 points in 40 games. However, his production dipped slightly in his sophomore campaign, as he tallied just 2 goals and 8 assists in 35 appearances. Despite the drop-off, Boumedienne had a solid showing at the World Juniors for Sweden, registering 4 points in 7 games while averaging over 22 minutes of ice time per contest.

  • Boumedienne was selected 28th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2025 NHL Draft.
  • In his freshman season at Boston University, Boumedienne put up 13 points in 40 games.
  • In his sophomore year at BU, Boumedienne's production dipped to 2 goals and 8 assists in 35 games.
  • Boumedienne had a strong showing at the 2026 World Juniors, recording 4 points in 7 games for Sweden.
  • Boumedienne has now decided to transfer from Boston University to Ohio State University.

The players

Sascha Boumedienne

A 19-year-old defenseman who was a 2025 first-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets. He spent the last two seasons playing at Boston University before deciding to transfer to Ohio State University.

Winnipeg Jets

The NHL team that selected Sascha Boumedienne in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“With this move, Boumedienne is banking on having an opportunity to have a more prominent role in the hopes of sparking a big year from a development perspective. If that happens, he'd be a strong candidate to turn pro and sign with the Jets next season, foregoing his final year of eligibility.”

— Brian La Rose, Author

What’s next

If Boumedienne is able to take on a larger role and produce more offensively at Ohio State, he could forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility and sign with the Winnipeg Jets as soon as next season.

The takeaway

Sascha Boumedienne's decision to transfer from Boston University to Ohio State University signals his desire to earn a more prominent role and responsibility in order to boost his development and potentially earn a contract with the Winnipeg Jets, the team that drafted him in the first round in 2025.