It’s hard to think about hockey in the aftermath of Johnny Gaudreau’s passing, but we can’t think of anything else to do. So, between now and the start of camp we will finish our Top 25 Under 25 countdown. 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.

#18 William Whitelaw

Voting

18th out of 42 eligible players
Writer Rank: 19th
Reader Rank: 19th
Highest Placement: 13th (1 vote)
Most Common Placement: 16th (9 votes)
2023 Rank: Not ranked

Biography

Birthdate: February 5, 2005
Birthplace: Rosemount, Minnesota
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 173 lbs
Position: C
Shoots: Right
Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd round (66th overall) in 2023

2023-24 Season

Whitelaw shot up the Columbus draft board with a point-per-game season with the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL in his pre-draft season (36/25/61 in 62 games).