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CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Kent Johnson has a bright future

Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had 102 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. We have counted down the 25 highest voted players over last month and have now reached the Top 5. Up next: Kent Johnson.

#5: Kent Johnson

Voting

5th out of 38 eligible players
Writer Rank: 4
Reader Rank: 7
Highest placement: 1 (1 vote)
Most common placement: 3 & 6 (12 votes)
2019 Rank: N/A

Biography

Birthdate: October 18, 2002
Birthplace: Port Moody, British Columbia
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 168 lbs
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Acquired: Drafted by the Blue Jackets in Round 1 (5th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft

2020-21 Season

Kent Johnson spent last season at, and was drafted out of, the powerhouse NCAA program that is Michigan hockey.