Most improved is not an title pro athletes covet. It's probably on par with the most sportsmanlike, otherwise known as the Lady Byng Trophy. There's no actual trophy for the most improved, but there have been some notable achievements on that end from some NHLers, young and old, this season.
Whether it's a bounce-back season or a breakout campaign, a massive statistical swing based on a new opportunity or an adaptation to the speed of the game or size of the players, the following 10 slides focus on guys who have made major strides in the 2015-16 season.
Points totals are a big area of focus, but we spend a little time analyzing why these leaps are made—whether it's more ice time, minutes on the power play or the quality of players they are surrounded by.
Click ahead to see who made the cut, and feel free to add your thoughts in the comments section.
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10 NHL Players Who’ve Seen a Major Improvement in 2015-16
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