Welcome to the no. 5 of our Top 25 Under 25 countdown here at The Cannon! Thanks to the more than 120 of you who participated in our reader poll. Throughout the month of August, we’ll reveal a new player each weekday based on your ranking.
5th out of 55 eligible players (2327 points)
Highest placement: #1 (1 ballot)
Most common placement: #4 (52)
Biography
Birthdate: September, 22 1994
Birthplace: Nacka, Sweden
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 196 lbs
Position: Center
Acquired: Drafted by Columbus, 2013, Round 1, #14 overall
2017-18 Season
Alexander Wennberg of the Columbus Blue Jackets comes off a disappointing season, fresh off his breakout campaign a year prior, and a newly-signed six-year contract extension.