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Here are 36 players poised for a breakout season in the NHL:

**Tier 1: New Scenery**

* Viktor Arvidsson, LW, Edmonton Oilers
* Jeff Skinner, LW, Edmonton Oilers
* Tyler Bertuzzi, LW, Chicago Blackhawks
* Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Chicago Blackhawks
* Philip Broberg, D, St. Louis Blues
* Dylan Holloway, LW, St. Louis Blues
* Anthony Mantha, RW, Calgary Flames
* J.J. Moser, D, Tampa Bay Lightning
* Reilly Smith, RW, New York Rangers

**Tier 2: New Linemates**

* Quinton Byfield, C, Los Angeles Kings
* Leo Carlsson, C, Anaheim Ducks
* Jamie Drysdale, D, Philadelphia Flyers
* Wyatt Johnston, C, Dallas Stars
* Niko Mikkola, D, Florida Panthers
* Tommy Novak, C, Nashville Predators

**Tier 3: Young Star to Superstar**

* Adam Fantilli, C, Columbus Blue Jackets
* Luke Hughes, D, New Jersey Devils
* Pyotr Kochetkov, G, Carolina Hurricanes
* Alexis Lafreniere, LW, New York Rangers
* Cole Perfetti, C, Winnipeg Jets
* Jake Sanderson, D, Ottawa Senators
* Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, Montreal Canadiens

**Tier 4: The Wait is Over**

* Zach Benson, LW, Buffalo Sabres
* Jack Quinn, RW, Buffalo Sabres
* Brandt Clarke, D, Los Angeles Kings
* Pavel Dorofeyev, LW, Vegas Golden Knights
* Simon Edvinsson, D, Detroit Red Wings
* Dylan Guenther, RW, Utah Hockey Club
* Matthew Knies, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs

**Tier 5: Rookie Sensations**

* Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks
* Cutter Gauthier, LW, Anaheim Ducks
* Lane Hutson, D, Montreal Canadiens
* Rutger McGroarty, RW, Pittsburgh Penguins
* Matvei Michkov, RW, Philadelphia Flyers
* Will Smith, C, San Jose Sharks
* Logan Stankoven, C, Dallas Stars