NHL Top Five Rookies for 2010-11: Number One

Today, the countdown of the top five impact rookies for the upcoming NHL season culminates with Number One. A very skilled defenseman, this player was a force in the playoffs last season for the Montreal Canadiens. playing an instrumental role in their upset of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. His postseason heroics were after a season in which he posted fifty-three points in seventy-seven games with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.

Number One: P.K. Subban Defenseman Montreal Canadiens
Subban has entered this season with plenty of hype but unlike certain prospects in other sports, he has the stats and track record to back up the considerable hype that is being placed on him. Subban posted a +46 plus-minus rating last year in the AHL, proving that he can create scoring opportunities for his forwards. Subban also had eight points in fourteen playoff games with the Canadiens last season. P.K. Subban will be a serious threat for the Calder Trophy this season and without a doubt has the talent to win the trophy.

NHL Top Rookies for 2010-11: Number Two

The countdown of the top five impact rookies for this NHL season continues with number two. The number two player on the list has been a very consistent scorer at the junior hockey level and continued his success during time in the AHL last season, scoring over a point per game. This Edmonton Oilers forward was one of the final cuts from the team last season, and will provide a steady scoring threat along with first overall pick Taylor Hall.

#2 Jordan Eberle Center/Wing Edmonton Oilers
After four steady seasons in the WHL and AHL, Eberle is ready to be a contributor at the NHL level. Eberle has scored over a point per game on average at every level he has been at during his career. He is drawing comparisons to Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene which could mean 55-60 points for Eberle. The duo of Eberle and Hall will provide scoring and excitement in Edmonton this season.

Look for Number One in the countdown of the top five impact rookies for the 2010-11 NHL season tomorrow.

NHL Top Rookies for 2010-11: Number 3

The countdown of the top 5 impact rookies for the 2010-11 season continues with Number 3. This goalie made his debut in 2007 and has been dominating the AHL since. He was recently handed the backup job and has a possibility of gaining the starting job very soon. Number 3 Jonathan Bernier, Goalie, Los Angeles Kings After a short callup three years ago, Bernier waited in the AHL and in junior hockey dominating teams along the way. Bernier went 3-0-0 when he was called up to the Kings last season and he is ready to be a starting goalie in the NHL. If Jonathan Quick has a slow start to the season, the Kings may be eager to turn to Bernier and give him an opportunity. If Bernier gets his opportunity, positive results will surely follow.

NHL Top 2010-11 Rookies: Number 4

The five-part countdown of the top five rookies who will have the greatest impact this season continues with number four. This defenseman scored points at a consistent pace in a late-season callup with the Carolina Hurricanes. Number Four: Jamie McBain, defenseman Carolina Hurricanes McBain played very well throughout last season. both at the AHL and NHL levels. He was able to rack up forty points in the AHL with a plus-minus rating of +11 in sixty-eight games. Once he reached the NHL level, he scored ten points in fourteen games. There are rumors that McBain may be on the one of the first two defensive lines for the Hurricanes. If that happens, McBain could be a force at both ends of the ice. While McBain's statistical pace will fall somewhere between his AHL and NHL paces from last season, he could still easily post fourty points in a full season. Look for Number Three in the countdown of the top NHL rookies for 2010-11 tomorrow.