It’s no secret that former New York Islanders first-round pick Brock Nelson didn’t have a great year in 2017-18. His 19 goals were close to his yearly average of 20, but his play wasn’t anywhere near where the Islanders needed it to be.
He started the year off well as he and Josh Ho-Sang partnered up for some good production. But once Josh Ho-Sang was sent to the AHL and fall turned into winter, Brock Nelson’s production and even participation level diminished.
We see it every year from Brock Nelson. His production through the winter months all but vanishes until spring.