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2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Calvin Thurkauf has gone back to Switzerland to try to rediscover his game, for now ending his North American stint

Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had 102 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. We’ll be counting down the 25 highest voted players over the next five weeks. Up next: Calvin Thurkauf

#24: Calvin Thurkauf

Voting

24th out of 38 eligible players
Writer Rank: Not Ranked
Reader Rank: 23rd
Highest placement: 7th (1 vote)
Most common placement: 23rd and 25th (4 votes each)
Last year’s rank: 21st

Biography

Birthdate: June 27, 1997
Birthplace: Zug, SUI
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Center/Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Acquired: Drafted by the Blue Jackets in Round 7 (185th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft

2020-21 Season

Thurkauf, a restricted free agent during the 2020-21 season, signed a one year deal in his hometown with EV Zug of the Swiss National League once the North American season was delayed.