Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Now, after just over a month, it’s time to reveal our highest voted player...
#1: Patrik Laine
Voting
1st out of 40 eligible players
Writer Rank: 1st
Reader Rank: 1st
Highest Placement: 1st (84 votes)
Most Common Placement: 1st (84 votes)
2021 Rank: 2nd
Biography
Birthdate: April 19, 1998
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Acquired: Traded from Winnipeg with Jack Roslovic for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a draft pick
2021-22 Season
After an incredibly disappointing, pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, Laine rebounded with 26 goals and 30 assists in 56 games, good enough for 38 goals and 82 points over a full season.