It’s always fun trying to predict which players are going to break out next season. Most of the time, we’ll end up wrong on these assessments (as the Vegas Golden Knights have proven, it’s not always easy predicting future results in hockey), but we do it anyway because of how vindicated we feel the odd time we get one right. Much like that popular band or artist you loved before they became famous, it’s fun to be all-in on someone before they become a household name.



Our goal today is to identify which players fit that description. Whether it’s a bottom-six forward who showcases first-line upside, or a borderline star who blossoms into a superstar, we want to break down which players are likely to take a huge leap from 2018-19 to 2019-20. As a rule of thumb, we’re going to say that rookies (players eligible for the Calder Trophy) are not allowed to be considered for this list – since they’ve yet to play their first official...