Thank you to the 70 readers who voted in this year’s countdown of the 25 best players in the Columbus Blue Jackets system under the age of 25. Today we continue with #17:
#17 Evan Gardner
#17 of 40
Total points: 1245
Average Placement: 17.535
Last Year: 23rd (+6 Difference)
Biography
Birthdate: January 25, 2006
Birthplace: Fort St. John, British Columbia
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 176 lbs
Position: Goaltender
Catches: Left
Acquired: Selected in Round 2 (#60 overall) by Columbus in the 2024 NHL Draft
Evan Gardner returned to the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades for his post-draft season, posting a 2.