The NHL has become a young man’s game. Much of that has to do with the salary cap and keeping a fresh pipeline of inexpensive players to fill roles at entry level deals. This is now the lifeblood of successful teams in the league.
Of course, many of those young players are highly touted prospects and the future face for many franchises. Here’s a look at 5 players 20 years-old or younger set to make their marks this upcoming season.
Alexis Lafrenière, New York Rangers
There was a lot of hype when the New York Rangers won the NHL Draft Lottery to select Alexis Lafrenière first overall.