Why Vitaly Abramov will make the Columbus Blue Jackets

The top forward in the Columbus Blue Jackets system diversified his game last year in Victoriaville.

Vitaly Abramov is the top prospect in the Columbus Blue Jackets farm system. He is a dynamic scorer that dominated the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League the last two seasons, scoring over 100 points each season.

Last year Abramov was disappointed to be sent back to junior. He thought he was close to making the NHL squad. He could have gone back and sulked and not performed as well against inferior talent.

But instead, he went out and dominated the league again, and developed his talent as a centerman, adding another position to his resume. That added tool will allow him to make the NHL next…