Sidney Crosby is the NHL's best offensive player, but that's an honor he won't hold for much longer.
By the end of the 2013-14 season, Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos will build a strong enough case to be considered as the world's most complete scorer.
Despite playing on some awful teams since his rookie season in 2008-09, the former No. 1 overall pick has become one of the league's most electrifying and productive players. Here are a few notable stats:
He's second among active players with a 0.51 goals/game average.
He's the only player to finish in the top five of goals and points in each of the last four years.
Since the start of 2009-10, his 185 goals lead the NHL.
His 22 game-winning goals since start of 2010-11 are tied for the most with Corey Perry.
His 18.5 shot percentage led all players who took 135 or more shots in 2013.
It's quite impressive that Stamkos was able to become the second player since 1996 to score 60 goals during the last non-lockout season, especially given his lack of quality teammates. Playing with Martin St. Louis helps, but if you compare the talent around Crosby to wha ...
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