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An Early Look At The Top 2019-20 NHL Sophomores

Last season’s rookie class produced some nice players. Here is a look at some of the top players this season who are avoiding the sophomore slump.

By Lyle Richardson, Featurd

Last season's NHL rookie class featured several promising young players. Among them were 2019 Calder Trophy winner Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks and fellow Calder finalists such as St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.

While they rose to the task of establishing themselves as worthy NHL players, they now face the challenge of building upon last season's performances.