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2022 CBJ Top 25 Under 25 - Kirill Dolzhenkov has the size, but does he have the skill?

Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Stay tuned as we count down the 25 highest voted players for the next month. Today, 24th ranked Kirill Dolzhenkov.

Kirill Dolzhenkov

Voting

24th out of 40 eligible players
Writer Rank: 23rd
Reader Rank: 31st
Highest Placement: 12th (1 vote)
Most Common Placement: 22nd (4 votes)
2021 Rank: Not Ranked

Biography:

Birthdate: April 20, 2004
Birthplace: Moskva, Russia
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 236 lbs
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Left
Acquired: Drafted by the Blue Jackets in Round 4 (109th overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft

2021-22 Season:

With most prospects, there’s a question as to if their skill can overcome their small stature in the NHL.