Sidney Crosby had one of the greatest rookie seasons ever with 102 points, 6th in NHL scoring. Literally the best case scenario for a first overall pick. The Penguins finished with 58 points, dead last in the East. Second last in the East? The Capitals, with fellow rookie phenom Ovechkin having a 106 point rookie year.
Even two of the best rookie seasons in NHL history couldn't drag bad teams out of the depths. Only after the rest of the team got better did anything actually change. McDavid could get 100 points and lead the league in scoring while his team finishes in last place.
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