The breakout players are crucial for a team’s success in an 82-game season.
Superstars are important, but so are the teammates who step up when needed.
Here are ten players ready to shine in the 2024-25 NHL season:
The Rookies
CAL RITCHIE
- Position: Right Wing
- Team: Colorado Avalanche
- Age: 19
- Last Year Stats: 50 GP, 28 G, 52 A, 82 Pts (OHL)
- Prediction: 75 GP, 15 G, 34 A, 49 Pts
Ritchie is primed to make an impact in Denver. The No.27 pick of 2023 has evolved into a versatile player with no weaknesses. He will rely on veteran guidance but should adapt quickly.
ZACHARY L’HEUREUX
- Position: Left Wing
- Team: Nashville Predators
- Age: 21
- Last Year Stats: 66 GP, 19 G, 29 A, 48 Pts
- Prediction: 77 GP,13 G,22 A,35 Pts
L’Heureux is set to become an agitator everyone loves to hate. He can score and fight. Despite a crowded roster in Nashville this year, his unique style makes him indispensable.
Fans might think this news is exciting because it brings fresh talent into the spotlight.
The Sophomores
SIMON EDVINSSON
- Position: Left Defense
- Team: Detroit Red Wings
- Age:21
- Last Year Stats::16 GP ,1G ,1A ,2Pts
-Prediction:70GP ,3G ,15A ,18Pts
Edvinsson is already one of Detroit’s best defensemen behind Seider. His development has been steady from Grand Rapids to Motown. This year he’s ready for more NHL action and should play significant minutes each game.
BRANDT CLARKE
–Position: Right Defense
–Team: Los Angeles Kings
–Age:21
–Last Year Stats:16GP ,2G ,4A ,6Pts
-Prediction:81GP ,10G ,32A ,42Pts
Clarke was picked just after Edvinsson in the draft and has been waiting for his moment with the Kings. With Doughty injured during preseason Clarke could take on a key puck-moving role right away thanks to his creativity and awareness on ice.
CONNOR ZARY
–Position :Left Wing
–Team :Calgary Flames
–Age :23
–Last Year Stats :63GP14G20A34Pts
-Prediction:80GP22G43A65Pts
Zary had an impressive training camp and looks ready to avoid any sophomore slump this season .He had six multi-point games last year which shows he can be consistent throughout .Playing at top of Huska’s lineup card should help him double those numbers .
TY EMBERSON
- Position: Right Defense
- Team: Edmonton Oilers
- Age:24
- Last Year Stats:30GP1G9A10Pts
- Prediction:71GP8G14A22Pts
Emberson had a strong rookie showing with Sharks despite limited games .He knows how make good first passes which is crucial given Edmonton’s forwards lineup .Coach Knoblauch trusts him from their time together at Hartford making Emberson capable replacing Ceci Broberg .
What do you think about these rising stars?
