As of April 20, 2010
Every
Tuesday throughout the 2009-10 regular-season, TFP's
Panel of Experts analyze and rank the Top 10 rookies of
this year's campaign.
For the
final update of the season, Buffalo
Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers remains atop the TFP Rookie Watch,
with Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and Colorado
Avalanche stud Matt Duchene rounding out the Top 3.
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
|
1 |
 |
|
A stud on the blueline, Sabres fans have to be
pleased with this giant defenseman. Myers produced
exceedingly well and had made a BIG name
for himself in the NHL. |
|
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
82 |
11 |
37 |
48 |
+13 |
32 |
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
|
2 |
 |
|
We have to give credit where credit is due,
and without Jimmy Howard between the pipes
this season, the Detroit Red Wings might not
have been in the playoff picture. |
|
GP |
RECORD |
GAA |
SV% |
SO |
|
63 |
37-15-10 |
2.26 |
.924 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
|
3 |
 |
|
Duchene was absolutely outstanding for
Colorado this season, and a big reason why the
Avalanche remained in playoff contention. |
|
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
81 |
24 |
31 |
55 |
+1 |
16 |
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
|
4 |
 |
|
The Islanders failed to make playoffs this
year (not much of a shocker), but Tavares has
given the Long Island faithful a lot to cheer
about. |
|
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
82 |
24 |
30 |
51 |
-15 |
22 |
|
|
|
|
RANK |
PLAYER |
|
5 |
 |
|
Bruins fans can thank Rask for giving the club
a playoff spot. Rask stole the starters job
from Tim Thomas and will take over between the
pipes for Boston for a long time. |
|
GP |
RECORD |
GAA |
SV% |
SO |
|
45 |
22-12-5 |
1.97 |
.931 |
5 |
|
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|
Rookie
Watch: 6-10
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