With the uniqueness of the 2021 NHL season, expanded rosters and opportunities for young players were frequent. This year, fans became accustomed to the likes of Tanner Jeannot, Mathieu Olivier, and Alexandre Carrier, but Nashville still used other prospects sparingly. The following players—Sean Malone, Cole Smith, Frederic Allard, David Farrance, and Tyler Lewington—combined for just seven appearances.
With all that game tape to watch, I’ve been given the honor of grading their seasons. Keep in mind that none of these sample sizes are large enough to draw any conclusions from the statistics cited.
NHL Call-Up
Sean Malone: Malone played his lone NHL game this year in a February contest against Tampa—a 6-1 loss for Nashville.