Instant Impact: Eight active players who went right from the draft to the NHL and met the hype Story from coltonrdavies:
Like Bedard, Fantilli needs no introduction, either. He was selected third overall by the Blue Jackets and captured the Hobey Baker Award and the Tim Taylor Trophy as the NCAA’s Top Collegiate Player and Top Collegiate Rookie after scoring an NCAA-leading 30 goals and 65 points in 36 games.
Ovechkin played in all 82 games during his rookie campaign, displaying his durability and tenacity on the ice. He finished the regular season with a jaw-dropping stat line of 52 goals and 54 assists, totalling 106 points, earning himself the Calder Trophy and setting the tone for a Crosby versus Ovechkin rivalry. That same season,against the Phoenix Coyotes on Jan. 16, 2006.
The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, product’s impact extended beyond just his statistical achievements; he brought a renewed sense of excitement and hope to the Penguins organization and the NHL. His dynamic style of play and mature demeanour on and off the ice garnered praise from fans, teammates, and opponents alike.
Kane played in all 82 games during his rookie campaign, displaying durability and remarkable consistency for a player his age. He finished the regular season with an outstanding 21 goals and 51 assists, totalling 72 points. His exceptional point production and offensive contributions earned him nominations for several awards, including the Calder Trophy, which he won.
In his first NHL game on October 9, 2011, against the Penguins, Nugent-Hopkins scored his first goal and registered an assist, making an impressive debut in the league. He played 62 games during his rookie campaign, as he missed some time due to injuries. Despite the absence, he still managed to tally 18 goals and 34 assists, totalling 52 points in his rookie season.
MacKinnon was selected No. 1 overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Draft. He eagerly entered the league, regarded as a promising young talent. Throughout his rookie campaign, MacKinnon’s performance was impressive. He played in all 82 games for the Avalanche and finished the regular season with an outstanding stat line of 24 goals and 39 assists, earning him the Calder Trophy.
Despite the injury setback, which caused him to miss 37 games, McDavid returned to the ice and continued to create highlight-reel plays. His talent and contributions were undeniable as he registered 16 goals and 32 assists, totalling 48 points in limited playing time. With many highlights during his rookie campaign, at the top of the list would be his five-point game on Feb. 11, 2016, against the Maple Leafs.
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