 The San Jose Sharks traded Jan Caloun, a ninth-round pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, and a 2001 conditional pick to Columbus; in return, the Blue Jackets agreed not to select the Sharks' unprotected goaltender Evgeni Nabokov.On June 24, at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Columbus selected Rostislav Klesla fourth overall.The Blue Jackets played their first regular season game on October 7, 2000, a 5–3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.