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The Biggest Overachievers in the 2016-17 NHL Season so Far

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The science of scouting and player assessment still leaves plenty of room for surprises to emerge every season in the NHL.

These days, many of the league's overachievers are newcomers who are making big impacts much sooner than originally expected. There's also a great mix of journeymen who are proving they have more to give than they've had a chance to show through the earlier stages of their career. And don't forget the grizzled veterans who are writing dramatic third acts after it looked like their best days were behind them.

From youngest to oldest, here's a look at the NHL players who have most dramatically exceeded expectations so far in the 2016-17 NHL season.