We are less than a month through the NHL schedule, and most teams are just approaching double-digit games played. But based on a number of factors, including circumstances, ice time, shot metrics and a touch of common sense, we can already spot trends of players on the rise and others whose slow starts are likely to become down years.
Let’s have a look at one player from each Eastern Conference team who is on his way to more success and another who could be in for an extended slump.
This article was originally published by Espn.com. Read the original article here.