Columbus Blue Jackets Player Power Rankings – Start of the Season
By William Espy
Let’s rank every Columbus Blue Jackets player on the roster, top to bottom.
With the off-season coming to an end tonight, it’s time for the post preseason Columbus Blue Jackets player rankings. We will be doing these rankings at the start of every month so be sure to tune in and keep track of who’s stock is rising and who’s is falling.
Artemi Panarin is undoubtedly the biggest superstar on the Blue Jackets, making it no surprise that the dynamic winger is ranked at number one to start the year.
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Sergei Bobrovsky had a rough pre-season and training camp, otherwise he would have had a shot at the top spot but instead the two time Vezina Trophy winner lands at number two.
3. Seth Jones
Seth Jones starts the season on the injured reserve, but his ranking matches his jersey number as he prepares to make a chase for the Norris this season.
Zach Werenski will barely be able to start the season on time following an off-season surgery but based on his short pre-season performance, he certainly seems ready to go.
5. Cam Atkinson
Cam Atkinson was recently named an alternate captain after his many years of service for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the forward could easily move up the rankings if he gets off to type of start he’s had in the past.
9. David Savard
10. Nick Foligno
Wennberg needs to have a good season this year, otherwise he may be in conversations for the “Brandon Dubinsky Underperformance Award” for most disappointing season as a Columbus Blue Jacket.
12. Boone Jenner
13. Ryan Murray
14. Josh Anderson
15. Anthony Duclair
Anthony Duclair signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in an attempt to fight for his NHL life, he’s off to a good start with an impressive pre-season.
16. Riley Nash
Riley Nash has two milestones tonight, as it’s his first game as a Columbus Blue Jacket and it’s also his 400th NHL game in his career.
17. Brandon Dubinsky
Brandon Dubinsky needs a bounce back season to prevent a potential buy out situation, otherwise it may be the last season we see him in the NHL.
18. Sonny Milano
19.Dean Kukan
20. Joonas Korpisalo
21. Adam Clendening
22. Gabriel Carlsson
23. Scott Harrington
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