Thanks to the 74 readers who submitted ballots in this year’s ranking of Columbus Blue Jackets players and prospects under the age of 25. Over the next month, we will profile the Top 25.

#23 Evan Gardner

Voting

23rd out of 42 eligible players
Writer Rank: 24th
Reader Rank: 24th
Highest Placement: 14th (3 votes)
Most Common Placement: 20th (4 votes)
2023 Rank: New

Biography

Birthdate: April 20, 2004
Birthplace: Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 174 lbs
Position: G
Catches: Left
Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) in 2024

2023-24 Season

Gardner had an outstanding first year for the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL, so it’s easy to see why the Blue Jackets traded up to get him.