NHL fans were gifted with dozens of surprising performances a year ago. Names such as Artemi Panarin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Matt Murray and Shayne Gostisbehere went from unknown or little known to impact status.
The trick is to do it again. In the case of rookies, the role on the roster may change, and more responsibility could mean struggles. Some players—such as Adam Larsson—arrive in new cities facing enormous expectations based on the circumstances surrounding their arrival.
Here are 10 NHL players who will be under a microscope this coming season for one reason or another—and what reasonably can be expected of them in 2016-17.
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Article written by Allan Mitchell