While I think we'll have an outstanding rookie class again next season, I think its tough to bet against Malkin. Playing with Pittsburgh, Crosby at his side, I think he'll put up some monster numbers next year.
I do think we could see significant rookie contributions as well from the likes of Wolski, Brule, Radulov and the like.
Wolski showed this year he could hang with NHL'ers, and look pretty darn good in the process.
On a side note, saw him play a few times in Brampton this season, and I swear it was like I was looking at an entirely different player from years past.
I've covered Wojtek since his rookie year with the Troops, and while he always had the talent, he often seemed very...indifferent, I suppose is the right word.
This year he was like a man amongst boys. I know some will say he's only playing junior, but I've seen quite a few players come throuh the OHL, and Wojtek showed something this season that is very rare. He showed a Gretzky-eske quality of anticipating what was going to happen next, being where the puck was GOING to be, instead of just following it around.
And no, I am NOT comparing Wojtek to the Great One.
It's players like Wojtek though that really do give the saying "we're not drafting the player for how they are at 18, but for what they will develop into" legitimacy.
Thing is, I thought it would take him a lot longer to develop into a player this good. He really is going to be something special (IMHO).
Edit - Sorry, changed my 4th line... I meant I DO think we'll see significant contributions. One too many.