Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau fall in the latter category as both of them set career totals and firmly established themselves as top offensive players in the league.
Barkov and Huberdeau finished the season at 10th and 13th in the league in points, while continually facing the opposing teams top first and second lines.
Frank Vatrano, as well, had himself a career season. He notched 24 goals and 15 assists for 39 points. The successful season led to the Florida Panthers management rewarding Vatrano with a three-year contract extension.