With 54 points in 68 games, Brock Nelson has put up back-to-back career years for the New York Islanders. That's the same Brock Nelson who, for years, was an ok third-line winger with a decent release.
Before Barry Trotz gave Nelson the reigns on the Isles second line, the 30th overall pick in 2010 was sitting on the Islanders third-line popping in 20-ish goals a season and generally underperformed. It was maddening.
But since Trotz took over behind the bench, Brock Nelson has not only put up big numbers but he's become one of the Islanders most important players in all situations.