Most improved player of 2023-24

[Felidae]

Who do you think is the most improved player this year?


For forwards I'll nominate Slafkovsky, . Went from a 21 points pace over the course of 82 games in his rookie year, to a 50 point pace this year.

Has 58 points in 117 career games. 48 of those points were this season.

For defenseman. I'd pick Thomas Harley, 46 points in 77 games. Previously had 8 points in 40 games.

Who are some other candidates?

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[nbwingsfan]

Definitely not overall but Raymond is the candidate for the Wings

From questioning if he’ll be a true 1st line player to questioning if he will be a star player over the past year. Him and Larkin and Seider are some of the few players who have kept their play up over this dreadful display the past 20 games or so.

He’s the real deal

 

[Ol' Jase]

Dylan DeMelo has had an incredible year defensively compared to his previous career to date.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Jarvis

 

[Super Hans]

I haven't watched a second of him play this season, but on numbers alone, something happened to Gus Nyquist this season.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Quinton Byfield. Though he's had a quiet close to the season, he's got 53pts after his career high of 22pts last season.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Could make a case for any of Boeser, Hoglander, Demko, or Joshua for the Canucks.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Alex Vlasic went from a minor leaguer to playing top pairing minutes in a shutdown role. Kurashev had a high of 25 points and this year he’s over 50. By far the two most improved Blackhawks.

 

[Roof Daddy]

Oilers Homer vote for Evan Bouchard. Yes he has his occasional defensive breakdowns, but the guy has really taken the next step.

40pts in 82 games last year and +6 averaging 18:34 of ice time.

This year 79pts in 77 games, +34 and leading the team in ice time (over 23 minutes per game)

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Drouin would absolutely be part of this conversation.

His overall production didn't improve by a whole lot(Although he did still set a new career high and has a decent chance to hit 60 points for the first time in his career)... But I truly have never seen a player go from such a complete liability defensively and as soft as what Drouin was before this year, to the player he has become for the Avs. Its been absolutely amazing to watch.

 

[carjackmalone]

Hronek

 

[JoeSakic13]

Nathan MacKinnon

 

[Horvat1C]

It might not be the intent of the idea but the goal scoring dynamic that Quinn Hughes added this year has been very noticeable.

 

[WatchfulElm]

I haven't watched a second of him play this season, but on numbers alone, something happened to Gus Nyquist this season.

I came here to say this. A career 40-45 pts 3rd liner who suddenly becomes a ppg guy at 34 years old. Congrats to anyone who saw this coming.

 

[StumpyTown]

I so badly want to throw PLD into the mix just to stir the pot a bit.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Lafreniere

 

[Bouboumaster]

Habs: Slafkovsky
HM to Armia

 

[Gary Bets Man]

Kucherov went from just 69 points 2 years ago to more than DOUBLE that this year. Who would have thought it possible?

 

[HockeyWooot]

Quinn Hughes. He went from dman with replacement level defensive ability to Norris front runner lol

 

[mel13666]

Kucherov went from just 69 points 2 years ago to more than DOUBLE that this year. Who would have thought it possible?

Yes, but 2 years ago he played only 47 games, and his ppg was second, second only to McDavid.

 

[Dirty Dan]

Bobby McMann

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Drouin would absolutely be part of this conversation.

His overall production didn't improve by a whole lot(Although he did still set a new career high and has a decent chance to hit 60 points for the first time in his career)... But I truly have never seen a player go from such a complete liability defensively and as soft as what Drouin was before this year, to the player he has become for the Avs. Its been absolutely amazing to watch.

And every time Hab fans would propose Drouin to Avs, Avs fans would laugh us off.

That said, I'm really happy for Drouin. Most Hab fans (myself included) knew he would thrive in a quieter market. Hope he gets to 60 pts.

 

[Cup or Bust]

50 goal scorer Zach Hyman

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Byfield. Although Slafkovsky and Lafreniere deserve it too

 

[Gary Bets Man]

Yes, but 2 years ago he played only 47 games, and his ppg was second, second only to McDavid.

Sorry never noticed that. Thought he was a scrub until last year