🏒 Dmitri Voronkov LW

Dmitri Voronkov's sophomore NHL season with the Columbus Blue Jackets demonstrated significant growth and established him as a key piece of the team's forward group. The 24-year-old Russian winger posted impressive numbers across 73 games, recording 23 goals and 24 assists for a total of 47 points, while maintaining a strong +17 plus/minus rating.

Voronkov's offensive impact metrics reveal a player who's becoming increasingly valuable to the Blue Jackets' attack. His Complete Offensive Impact (COI) score of 0.481 indicates above-average offensive contribution, with his offensive GAR of 11.8 being particularly noteworthy.

The 6'5", 227+-pound forward has effectively used his size to create space while showing impressive finishing ability with a 14.9% shooting percentage on 154 shots. The advanced metrics paint a picture of a well-rounded player. His Impact Per 60 rating of 5.66 shows strong overall contribution, with an offensive impact per 60 of 4.16 and defensive impact per 60 of 2.18 demonstrating balanced play. His highest impact ratings came against St. Louis (2.807 impact per game) and Pittsburgh (2.807 impact per game).

Special teams play has become a strength for Voronkov, who netted 8 power-play goals during the season. His average ice time of 16:47 per game reflects growing trust from head coach Dean Evason, who has deployed him in increasingly important situations throughout the campaign. The statistical progression from his rookie season is evident, with improvements across multiple categories. His faceoff percentage of 41.57% suggests room for growth in the circle, though his primary deployment has been on the wing. The physical element of his game remains prominent, as evidenced by his 55 penalty minutes, though his COI metrics indicate he's generally taking smart penalties that don't significantly impact his offensive contribution.