NHL Network is getting ready for this season by ranking the top 50 players in the League. Researchers, producers and on-air personalities compiled the list, and players 40-31 were revealed Sunday in the premiere of the sixth program in a nine-part offseason series. Here is the list:
#NHLTopPlayers: Nos. 40-31
NHL Network reveals best of current crop
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Breakdowns of Tkachuk and Stamkos
Breakdowns of Pettersson and Hamilton
Breakdowns of Hellebuyck and Connor
Breakdowns of Makar and Wheeler
Breakdowns of Jones and O'Reilly