Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had 102 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. We’ve been counting down the 25 highest voted players over the last five weeks. Up next: Zach Werenski
#1: Zach Werenski
Voting
1st out of 38 eligible players
Writer Rank: 1st
Reader Rank: 1st
Highest placement: 1 (84 votes)
Most common placement: 1 (84 votes)
2019 rank: 2nd
Biography
Birthdate: July 19, 1997
Birthplace: Grosse Point, MI
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 218 lbs
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round, 8th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft
2020-21 Season Review
Werenski’s 2020-21 season was cut short after just 35 games.