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2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25

The Cannon Cast Episode #134: Developmental Camp, Top 25 Under 25, Elvis for Vezina

Hockey is nearly back.

Top 25 Under 25: Zach Werenski is now the unquestioned number one defenseman on the roster

Werenski, recovered from hernia surgery, is set to be the featured defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Patrik Laine needs a bounce back season

Even after a disastrous 2021 campaign, the Finnish sniper is still near the top of the list.

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Jack Roslovic showed his skill in his first season for his hometown club

Roslovic, somewhat an afterthought in the Laine-Dubois trade, had a solid first season for his hometown NHL club

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Get the inside scoop on Adam Boqvist from Second City Hockey

Chicago’s loss is our gain

The Cannon Cast Episode #133: COVID-19 protocols, Olympics, Top 25 Under 25

The NHL had a busy past few days.

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Kent Johnson has a bright future

The prospect will be headed back to Michigan for 2021-2022

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: #6 Alexandre Texier has eyes on him for ‘21-22!

Alexandre Texier looks for consistency in 2021-22.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Jake Bean gets a change of scenery

Former Hurricane and first round draft pick...

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Daniil Tarasov provides necessary depth to goaltending roster

At 6’5", Tarasov is an exciting talent developing in the CBJ system.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Cole Sillinger is a pure goal scorer who plays a position of need

The son of former Blue Jacket, Mike Sillinger, could make his NHL debut sooner rather than later.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets’ top Russian prospect, inches closer toward North American availability

Marchenko has just one year left on his KHL contract - then the team has to convince him to come to North America

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Emil Bemstrom has to find his shot

Can he stay in the lineup this season?

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Yegor Chinakhov is set to make his North American debut

Will he start in Columbus or Cleveland?

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Upcoming season apropos opportunity for Liam Foudy to elevate his game

Liam Foudy aims for bigger and better in ‘21-22.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Andrew Peeke now has a window of opportunity

Can he find a full-time spot on the new look blue line?

CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Corson Ceulemans adds depth to blue line

The young defenseman will continue to build his skill in Wisconsin

The Cannon Cast Episode 131: More Top 25 Under 25, Atkinson for Voráček

We dive deeper into our Top 25 Under 25 segment.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Dmitri Voronkov has been impressing in Russia

While still a few years away from joining the team, the Russian power forward has fans buzzing

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Tyler Angle earned an entry level contract with his play for the Cleveland Monsters last season

Angle led the team in points last season, showing promise despite his seventh round draft pedigree.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Could Trey Fix-Wolansky be the next Cam Atkinson?

The diminutive winger looks to rebound from an ACL injury

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: #19 Josh Dunne rose quickly from undrafted to NHL player

Dunne will likely head back to Cleveland, but he’s worth keeping an eye on.

The Cannon Cast Episode 130: New CBJ signees, Top 25 Under 25

New week, new signings!

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: #20 Gabriel Carlsson an extra D-man in Columbus?

Carlsson is only 24 years-old but might not figure deep into Blue Jackets plans.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Carson Meyer had a great debut season in Cleveland

Another Columbus native earned an NHL contract

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Stanislav Svozil, an exciting Czech talent to add depth to Blue Line

A perfect acquisition for the defensive rebuild.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Samuel Knazko is a rising Slovak star

Drafted with Montreal’s 3rd round pick in 2020, Knazko has a chance to salvage the Domi-Anderson trade.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Calvin Thurkauf has gone back to Switzerland to try to rediscover his game, for now ending his North American stint

The relationship between Thurkauf and the Blue Jackets has been put on an extended hiatus after Thurkauf signed a three year deal with HC Lugano.

2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Guillaume Richard is a defensive project

Our series profiling young players begins with a 2021 draft pick

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