The Toronto Maple Leafs young star collected rookie of the year honors after an incredible season.
Here, let me list some of his highlights from the year.
- Tied for second in the league with 40 goals
- Led all rookies in the league with 40 goals, 69 points and 279 shots on goal
- First player – not rookie, player – in the modern era to score four goals in his NHL debut
- First rookie to score 40 goals in a season since Alex Ovechkin
- Franchise record for most goals and points as a rookie
Add in some other minor things and boom, what a year.