NHL Top Five Rookies for 2010-11

For the next five days, I will countdown the five players who have rookie status in the 2010-11 that will have the greatest impact this season. This countdown is not a projection of career performance, but is just who, in my opinion will have the best statistics and influence on team performance this season. The countdown begins with a forward for the Buffalo Sabres, who had very little trouble in the AHL last season for nearly a point per game. 5. Tyler Ennis Center/Wing Buffalo Sabres Ennis was an offensive force last season with 74 points in 79 regular season games between the AHL and NHL. Ennis also added four points in the playoffs, showing that he is ready for the NHL.He played over fifteen minutes per game in the NHL last year, and his playing time is bound to improve. Ennis is lock to be on one of the top three lines this season for the Sabres, and will contribute with solid numbers regardless of which line he is placed on. However, if Ennis earns a spot on the same line as Thomas Vanek, he could be a serious threat for the Calder Trophy. Look for Number 4 in the countdown of the top NHL rookies for the 2010-11 season tomorrow.