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Breakout Players – 2018-19: Philipp Grubauer
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Breakout Players – 2018-19: Philipp Grubauer

Philipp Grubauer is probably one of the most obvious entries in any list of breakout players for 2018-19. The 26-year-old posted great numbers last regular season, finishing 4th in save % and GAA and was even named the starter to begin the playoffs. After spending the last three seasons backing up Braden Holtby with the...

Breakout Player – 2018-19: Alex Tuch
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Breakout Player – 2018-19: Alex Tuch

Prior to landing with Vegas, Alex Tuch played only six NHL games since being drafted by the Wild in 2014. He was then traded to the Golden Knights so they would agree to select (and re-sign) Erik Haula over some of their defensemen. Tuch took this new opportunity to post solid rookie numbers. He was...

Breakout Players – 2018-19: Travis Dermott
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Breakout Players – 2018-19: Travis Dermott

(Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) Everybody knows that the Maple Leafs are set on offense for years to come. They have an embarrassment of riches between John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and others. It’s also no secret that their defensive corps isn’t on the same level as their forward group. While...

Breakout Players – 2018-19: Nolan Patrick
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Breakout Players – 2018-19: Nolan Patrick

(Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) Nolan Patrick’s rookie season was a tale of two halves. He struggled at first, with only 7 points in his first 29 games, missing 9 contests to injury. However, he turned a corner after January 1st, scoring 7 points on the powerplay alone and 23 points overall while...