Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter
Few players in NHL history have the kind of season that Sidney Crosby had in his rookie year, especially in this the era of defense-first hockey. Crosby’s 2005-06 rookie season saw him post 39 goals and 102 points, making him one of the most proficient rookie scorers in NHL history.
Crosby’s 102-point effort was second only to Alex Ovechkin’s 106 points, with then-St. Louis Blues (now Boston Bruins) forward Brad Boyes a distant third with a respectable 69 points.
For some players, their rookie season represents the pinnacle of their careers. Many players are never able to duplicate their original success, casting them from the spotlight and into the depths of players with missed opportunitie ...
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