A 23-year old from Burlington, Ontario, Josh Anderson is coming off his first full season in the NHL. Anderson isn’t the Columbus Blue Jackets most skilled right winger, but he’s still a candidate to get top line minutes.
Still young with room to grow, Anderson took many strides in improving his game last year. His physical presence is no secret, but don’t overlook his offensive abilities.
After a massive blow to Evgeni Malkin in the playoffs, we know that Josh Anderson is (probably) the strongest player in the league.
Besides his physical ability, here’s what else makes Anderson a candidate for the top line:
Goal scoring
He isn’t a sniper, yet Anderson has a sneaky ability to get on the score sheet.