dubya
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Based on presence on the ice, points, defensive play who is your top choice so far?
Hockey so far, who are the best rookies this year (your opinion)
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Leafsfan1967
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It's a tad early in the year to judge rookies, but I'll give you my thoughts, and some up to date stats.
In goal for a very strong Chicago team taking charge for the injured Cory Crawford is rookie Antti Raanta. He's only played in 7 games, 5 of those being starts, and he compiled a very impressive 5-0-1 record with a 2.12 Goals Against Average, and a .926 Save Percentage. Pretty impressive stats, but let's not forget that the Hawks are a powerhouse team, so we'll see what happens the rest of the way.
Lots of good rookie forwards so far this year with a few surprises, and a few favorites that are coming along nicely. Here are some of the top ones so far.
(STL) Jaden Swartz: 30 Games, 8 Goals, 14 Assists, 22 points
(MTL) Alex Galchenyuk: 33 games, 9 Goals, 12 Assists, 21 Points
(COL) Nathan MacKinnon: 30 Games, 6 Goals, 12 Assists, 18 Points
(DAL) Nichushkin: 29 Games, 4 Goals, 11 Assists, 15 Points
(STL) Tarasenko: 30 Games, 9 Goals, 5 Assists, 14 Points
(FLA) Huberdeau: 32 Games: 7 Goals, 7 Assists, 14 Points
(LAK) Toffoli: 18 Games, 8 Goals, 7 Assists, 15 Points
(CAL) Monahan: 24 Games, 9 Goals, 6 Assists, 15 Points
(SAN) Hertl: 32 Games, 15 Goals, 9 Assists, 24 Points
Others to watch: (MTL) Gallagher 16 Points, (EDM) Arcobello 16 Points, (DAL) Chiasson 16 Points. While MacKinnon, and Huberdeau are suppose to be the real deal, one can't over look Tyler Toffoli's 15 points in 18 games, or Jaden Swartz's 22 points in 30 games. They are a bit ahead in the ROY voting, IMO.
There are 2 rookie defenseman who really stand out for me, and neither are Nashville rookie Seth Jones, who may end up being one of the best defenseman in the entire league some day, or Leafs Morgan Rielly who also will be a star in this league.
The sleeper of this recent crop of rookies is definitely Minnesota Wild's defenseman Jonas Brodin. Not really a rookie, as he played significant minutes last year with the Wild, but his 25+ minutes a game is remarkable for such a young player. He is slowly becoming one of the better defensive defenseman in the league. He's only got 6 Goals, and 5 Assists in 36 Games, but his minutes are what makes him one of the better rookies in my opinion.
In goal for a very strong Chicago team taking charge for the injured Cory Crawford is rookie Antti Raanta. He's only played in 7 games, 5 of those being starts, and he compiled a very impressive 5-0-1 record with a 2.12 Goals Against Average, and a .926 Save Percentage. Pretty impressive stats, but let's not forget that the Hawks are a powerhouse team, so we'll see what happens the rest of the way.
Lots of good rookie forwards so far this year with a few surprises, and a few favorites that are coming along nicely. Here are some of the top ones so far.
(STL) Jaden Swartz: 30 Games, 8 Goals, 14 Assists, 22 points
(MTL) Alex Galchenyuk: 33 games, 9 Goals, 12 Assists, 21 Points
(COL) Nathan MacKinnon: 30 Games, 6 Goals, 12 Assists, 18 Points
(DAL) Nichushkin: 29 Games, 4 Goals, 11 Assists, 15 Points
(STL) Tarasenko: 30 Games, 9 Goals, 5 Assists, 14 Points
(FLA) Huberdeau: 32 Games: 7 Goals, 7 Assists, 14 Points
(LAK) Toffoli: 18 Games, 8 Goals, 7 Assists, 15 Points
(CAL) Monahan: 24 Games, 9 Goals, 6 Assists, 15 Points
(SAN) Hertl: 32 Games, 15 Goals, 9 Assists, 24 Points
Others to watch: (MTL) Gallagher 16 Points, (EDM) Arcobello 16 Points, (DAL) Chiasson 16 Points. While MacKinnon, and Huberdeau are suppose to be the real deal, one can't over look Tyler Toffoli's 15 points in 18 games, or Jaden Swartz's 22 points in 30 games. They are a bit ahead in the ROY voting, IMO.
There are 2 rookie defenseman who really stand out for me, and neither are Nashville rookie Seth Jones, who may end up being one of the best defenseman in the entire league some day, or Leafs Morgan Rielly who also will be a star in this league.
The sleeper of this recent crop of rookies is definitely Minnesota Wild's defenseman Jonas Brodin. Not really a rookie, as he played significant minutes last year with the Wild, but his 25+ minutes a game is remarkable for such a young player. He is slowly becoming one of the better defensive defenseman in the league. He's only got 6 Goals, and 5 Assists in 36 Games, but his minutes are what makes him one of the better rookies in my opinion.
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dubya
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WOW nice reply! I wasn't expecting that. I do have to say I'm surprised you didn't mention Hertl though. I hate to jump on the bandwagon but 15 goals, scored one against my Wild last night. He looks good. I haven't had the chance to watch many non Wild games but I've caught a few. I agree with you about Brodin, points aren't spectacular but him and Suter pair up excellent and until last night had a good PP kill.. I'm glad I have a Brodin YG Exclusives card! Lol
dubya
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I guess I didn't state my top rookie. Hertl is #1 IMO (don't flame me too bad!) And coming in for D is Jones by far, he seems to be experienced without experience, ya feel me??
Leafsfan1967
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Yikes, I had Hertl writen down, but when I posted I must of skipped over him (just added him to the list). 15 goals is pretty spectacular, but he really hasn't done that much the past couple weeks, which I expected after his torrid start. I am not expecting much from him the rest of the year, in fact I'd be shocked if he topped 25 goals by year end. I might be wrong, but we'll see.
dubya
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So much for Hertl eh?
Manny
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Hertl had the lead before injuries hit. As of right now, I'd say MacKinnon, Nichuskin and Maatta have the lead. Ryan Johansen in Columbus is putting together a great season as well.
