10 NHL Players Poised for Breakout Seasons in 2016-17

August 1st, 2016 by Lyle Richardson Leave a reply »
Entering the NHL's 2016-17 season, there are several promising young players on the verge of breakout performances. Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin and St. Louis Blues center Robby Fabbri could be among those emerging as full-fledged stars.

Drouin is among several up-and-comers attempting to overcome a slow start to their careers. Fabbri is one of several youngsters trying to follow up a solid rookie season with a strong sophomore campaign.

Others, such as Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak, will attempt to bounce back from an injury shortened 2015-16 season. 

This slideshow examines 10 NHL players poised for breakout seasons. We'll examine their strengths and weaknesses, plus the factors that held them back and those that could lift them to stardom. 

Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below.

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