Bold prediction: Gaudreau will lead the Flames in scoring in 2014-15

[Enoch Root]

Selanne comes immediately to mind. And Hawerchuk. And Gretzky of course (though he wasn't a rookie)

Stastny
Lemieux
Yzerman?
Ovechkin
Crosby?

[Finger Cookin]

Some schlub in Florida did it recently as well - just last year as it turns out, Bjugstad with 38 points in 76 games.

There was no comprehensive count or list for the league though -- at least not that I could find.

[Enoch Root]

Eberle

[Enoch Root]

Tavares

[Enoch Root]

I guess there have been quite a few

[Finger Cookin]

But there's been what, 1500 or so team seasons in NHL history since 1917? That's a ballpark guess. I'm curious as to the actual number of team leading scorers who were rookies.

I'll probably start compiling something tomorrow.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by manilow78

I predict he will be going way too early in everyone's hockey pool! I have mine on Sunday with a bunch of friends. There are 14 of us and I will report back on what round Johnny Hockey goes in. Would love to hear where he goes in your pools!

He went in the 15th round of our pool today (16 rounds, 10 teams). Could be the pick of the year...everyone wanted him but nobody was willing to reach early.

[Gaskal]

I personally think it'll be close between Gaudreau and Monahan.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

I'm surprised a simple google didn't reveal the number of times a rookie has lead his NHL team in scoring. Someone get on that.

Crosby and Ovechkin would've been the most recent. Patrick Kane as well?

Certainly you're dealing with generational talents if they lead the team in points as a rookie.

Edit: Clearly that last sentence is way out to lunch, unless I have greatly undervalued Nick Bjugstad

[Hugh Jahrmes]

I hope his bridge contract is for 6m+

[djsFlames]

We need moar JG threads.

Moaaaar.

[SebC]

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