As the World Cup of Hockey approaches, we can really start to sink our teeth into what the NHL has to offer this fall. There are plenty of storylines to follow.
Some players are embarking on new starts with new teams, others are seeking redemption for a year gone wrong. There are young players on quests to prove they belong, veterans trying to live up to big contract extensions, and aging players looking to land just another year or two.
All 30 NHL teams have multiple players with something to prove in the 2016-17 season. You could argue every player does on any given night. We'll offer our choice for each team based on what they've done in the recent past, what their contract situation is, and what expectations might be placed upon them by a variety of sources.
You won't find much in the way of statistics here. The topic is somewhat subjective. Add your choices and talk about these ones in the comments below.
Click ahead to get started and see the player with the most to prove on every NHL team in 2016-17.
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The Player with the Most to Prove on Every NHL Team in 2016-17
August 30th, 2016 by Steve Macfarlane Leave a reply »
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