If the World Cup of Hockey has proved anything, it's that the NHL's young players are among the most exciting to watch in the world. The U23 Team North America roster made waves in the tournament, and even though it fell short of the playoff round, it was impressive to watch.
The age group is key to the business side of things too, with a couple of these guys looking for big paydays already coming out of their entry-level deals.
Using the under-23 age group as a guide, we take a look at the best young players in the game, team by team. Not every franchise has a stellar group of players and prospects on the brink of joining the NHL ranks, but you'll see many burgeoning superstars on this list. The winners, if you want to call them that, get the nod based on what they've already done or what their skills suggest they are capable of in the not-too-distant future.
Click ahead to see your favorite team's best young player in the 2016-17 season.
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Every NHL Team’s Best Young Player in the 2016-17 Season
September 27th, 2016 by Steve Macfarlane Leave a reply »
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