It's a challenge for NHL players to establish themselves in their rookie seasons. For some, it's an even bigger test to build upon their impressive debuts. Over the years, a number of NHL players have slumped during their sophomore campaigns.
Last season's top rookies, like Florida Panthers defenseman and 2015 Calder Trophy winner Aaron Ekblad (pictured above), will face the pressure of higher expectations in 2015-16. They have their work cut out for them attempting to improve upon last season's performances.
The following slideshow examines the NHL players most likely to have sophomore slumps in 2015-16, providing analysis of their rookie performances and explaining why they could struggle. Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section below.
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