NHL Power Rankings: Which Metro Teams Are Poised for a Shocking Leap This Season?
11. New York Islanders, 15-10-3
Last week: 12
Sean: 11
Dom: 11
It took Emil Heineman all of 25 games to match his goal total (10) from his rookie season in Montreal. He’s tied for 20th in the league with eight five-on-five goals — same as Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Kyle Connor, among others — and he’s doing it on a line with Bo Horvat. Not bad for a guy treated by many as a secondary return in the Noah Dobson trade.
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12. New Jersey Devils, 16-10-1
Last week: 7
Sean: 12
Dom: 12
We’ve been Dawson Mercer fans for a while and that distinction hasn’t provided much payoff over the last two years. This season feels more like a player getting back on track. Mercer scored 56 points as a 21-year-old, only to follow it up with 33 and 36. He’s on pace for 61 this season.
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