At the beginning of 2016, when we last compiled our Top 25 Under 25 countdown, then-Phantoms forward Nick Cousins was ranked No. 16 on our list. How things have changed.
Since then, Cousins has taken a big step forward -- from the Phantoms top forward, semi-frequent Flyers call up and AHL All-Star to, potentially, full-time NHLer? And as such, he's jumped a full eight spots in our countdown to No. 8.
No. 8: Nick Cousins
Position: C
Age: 23 (7/20/1993)
2015-16 League/Team/Statistics: Philadelphia (NHL) - 6 G, 4 A in 36 GP
Nationality: Canadian (Belleville, ON)
Acquired Via: 2011 NHL Draft -- Round 3, Pick 68 (Pick acquired via Columbus along with Pick No.