NHL Network chooses these 9 players that will breakout this season

2- Alexis Lafreniere, Rangers 1st round 2020 pick, this player has a lot to prove. It's his turn to shine.

3- Kirby Dach, 2019 3rd overall pick - has shown promise.

4- Cole Caufield, 2019 Habs 15th overall pick - Great in the playoffs, one of the niftiest players I have ever seen.

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5- Carter Verhaeghe, 82nd overall pick in 2013, now with the Panthers.

6- Juuse Saros, 99th overall pick by the Preds in 2013 - a goalie yes.

7- Andrew Mangiapane, 166th overall pick by the Flames in 2015, this one is a reach but we will see.

8- Tim Stützle, Sens 3rd overall pick in 2020 - He had a great rookie season but seems ready to step up.

9- Adam Fox, Norris dman winner. He will have an even better season.