Laine 18 points in 22 games
Matthews 16 points in 20 games
Marner 16 points in 20 games
Nylander 15 points in 20 games
Werenski 15 points in 18 games
Don't look now, but Matthews is 2nd in rookie scoring with 16 points, with 2 less games played. For all the talk of his big slump, he looks to be in a decent place.
I expect Werenski to slow down just as Vesey and Konecny already have.
I think Matthews and Marner will be the most sustainable in producing points. Matthews is too good to get into another slump like that, and Marner keeps producing so many chances every game. I think Laine may have a hard time adjusting once opponents begin to focus on him more. He's already kinda in a slump of his own now, too.
My rookie scoring prediction:
Matthews
Marner
Laine
Nylander