NHL teams spend big money on impact players, secure in the knowledge those elite players are capable of delivering quality each season. Long-term contracts bring great risks, and every year there are players who do not perform well enough to justify their cap hits or status.
In some cases, injury has an impact. In others, a change in coach or usage derails the player's season. Most of the time, the team and player push on to the next campaign in hopes of recovery and a rebound. That is the situation for several well-paid veterans as 2016-17 begins.
A player such as Marian Hossa is a big part of the Chicago Blackhawks team. A lot of team success is tied into his delivering a more substantial year. If the numbers slide for a second year in a row, we may see team and player at a crossroads.
Here are nine established NHL players who are most likely to rebound in 2016-17.
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Slumping NHL Stars Most Likely to Rebound in 2016-17
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