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NHL's Elite Revealed: Top 50 Players Unveiled
7 Sep
Summary
- Evan Bouchard led defensemen in assists and points last season.
- Artemi Panarin nears 1000 career NHL points.
- Leo Carlsson signed a major contract with the Ducks after an offer sheet.
NHL Network is unveiling its ranking of the top 50 players in the league, with the sixth part of a nine-part series covering players 40-31. Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers had a standout season, leading NHL defensemen in assists with 74 and total points with 95, finishing fourth in Norris Trophy voting.
Artemi Panarin, now with the Los Angeles Kings, continues to impress as he approaches 1000 career NHL points. He recorded 84 points in 78 games last season and is recognized as one of the league's most consistent offensive players.
Young center Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks has agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract after a significant offer sheet. He set career highs in goals, assists, and points, and proved his playoff capability with 11 points in 12 games.
Other notable players featured include Tim Stutzle of the Ottawa Senators, Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes, and goaltender Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders, who led the NHL in shutouts last season.
