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.

#22 Samuel Knazko

Voting

22nd out of 42 eligible players
Writer Rank: 21st
Reader Rank: 21st
Highest Placement: 12th (1 vote)
Most Common Placement: 17th (6 votes)
2023 Rank: 21st (down 1)

Biography

Birthdate: August 7, 2002
Birthplace: Trencin, Slovakia
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: D
Shoots: Left
Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd round (78 overall) in 2020

2023-24 Season

This season was a slight disappointment for the young Slovak defenseman.