ood of players sticking in the NHL in their first post-draft seasons didn't actually start right away with the cap. Sidney Crosby (anyone know … OK, just kidding) was the only full-time rookie from the 2005 NHL Draft in 2005-06, and only Staal and Phil Kessel followed in 2006-07.The 2012 group actually was the weakest since NHL general managers relented and started keeping more of these players, though Nail Yakupov and Alex Galchenyuk might have improved their production (and more might have made NHL rosters) had it been an 82-game season.As for MacKinnon, he could find a place on the list of most productive players in the season following their draft. If Roy bumps him up to the second line and/or gives him more time on the power play,Jonathan Quick Jersey, MacKinnon could challenge teammate Matt Duchene's 55 points in 81 games as a rookie in 2009-10.MUST READ: PA Parenteau was a late-bloomer at the NHL level, writes Terry Frei of the Denver Post.8. Detroit Red Wings (6-4-1) | Last week: 5The Red Wings have been the gold standard in many ways for a long time in the League,Zach Parise Authentic Red And Green Jersey, and that's especially true with puck possession. Before Corsi and Fenwick started to creep into the lexicon for the average fan, everyone knew the Nicklas Lidstrom-led Red Wings kept the puck and didn't let their favorite team have it. From 2007-08 to 2011-12, Detroit finished first or second in the NHL in Corsi-for percentage.Last season was the first without Lidstrom and the Wings slipped to sixth, but remained above 53 percent -- they didn't really get worse, other teams just got better. That's why it is weird to see the Red Wings in the middle of the pack (15th as of Wednesday),Martin Brodeur Black Ice Authentic Jersey, right around 50 percent. The lineup has been unsettled,Alex Ovechkin Jersey, but getting back to being the Red Wings is important for this team to be considered an elite one.MUST READ: Lidstrom was a great captain. Henrik Zetterberg was a really good one in his first season. Here's Adam Proteau of the Hockey News on captains.9. Toronto Maple Leafs (7-3-0) | Last week: 10The Blackhawks toyed with the Maple Leafs (see, said the advanced stats-friendly crowd). Then Phil Kessel made everyone forget about a terrible first period against the Anaheim Ducks (see, said the not-so-advanced stats-friendly crowd). And the war wages on in Toronto.To be clear, the Maple Leafs are living in Colorado's PDO territory but with even worse possession stats. They're also getting David Clarkson back, which might help.MUST READ: James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail writes about the shooting percentage issue and the possession problems.10. Anaheim Ducks (7-2-0) | Last week: 9The Ducks are in the middle of an eight-game, 15-day road trip, and considering the way teams from the Western Conference have treated their pals in the East they could be higher on this list when they get home next month. The rest of the teams on this trip won't be trying to win the game for a recently deposed ex-Ducks coach, either.MUST READ: Curtis Zupke writes about Saku Koivu's last bid to play for Finland in the Olympics, and possibly his last trip back to Montreal.11. Phoenix Coyotes (6-2-2) | Last week: 13Mike Ribeiro led all pending unrestricted free agents in points last season, successfully reviving his value in one season with the Washington Capitals. As of Wednesday, he was tied for the lead in points among UFAs who signed with new teams. He has all of his nine points in the past seven games and the Coyotes look like a strong defense-and-goaltending team that found a little extra spark on offense.MUST READ: Rob Vollman stopped by Five For Howling to explain the Coyotes through player-usage charts.MUST SEE: Oliver Ekman-Larsson is great, but Keith Yandle is really good too. He put on a passing clinic against the Flames on Tuesday (EXAMPLE 1 / EXAMPLE 2 ).12. Montreal Canadiens (5-4-0) | Last week: 14The Canadiens are a tough team to figure at this point. They've had some injuries and dropped games against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Their schedule also hasn't afforded them any chances for big victories yet either. They haven't faced anyone