Brett Howden

Howden has held down a full-time role for two seasons, but the 27th overall selection from the 2016 draft hasn't done much with his opportunities at the NHL level to this point. His 15 goals and 42 points in 136 games are respectable, but Howden has posted an ugly minus-27 rating and the Rangers have been caved in possession-wise with him on the ice. Howden has nice physical tools and is lauded for his work ethic, so perhaps the light will finally turn on in his third NHL campaign, but New York has added some depth up front, which could push Howden out of the lineup altogether if he fails to show progress.