Interesting tidbit about the current NHL scoring leaders

[Big_G]

The top five point-scorers in the NHL right now are all former No. 1 or No. 2 overall picks — a scouting department fever dream that almost never materializes this cleanly.

Cream of the crop: Nathan MacKinnon (No. 1 in 2013) leads the way with 32 points, followed by Macklin Celebrini (No. 1 in 2024), Connor Bedard (No. 1 in 2023) and Leo Carlsson (No. 2 in 2023) with 26 each. Connor McDavid (No. 1 in 2015) is right behind them with 25.

Bottom line: It's one thing for elite talent to live up to the hype. It's another to see four No. 1 picks and one No. 2 pick deliver on their promise — all at once, at the very top of the league leaderboard.

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[moose-and-squirrel]

The top five point-scorers in the NHL right now are all former No. 1 or No. 2 overall picks — a scouting department fever dream that almost never materializes this cleanly.

Cream of the crop: Nathan MacKinnon (No. 1 in 2013) leads the way with 32 points, followed by Macklin Celebrini (No. 1 in 2024), Connor Bedard (No. 1 in 2023) and Leo Carlsson (No. 2 in 2023) with 26 each. Connor McDavid (No. 1 in 2015) is right behind them with 25.

Bottom line: It's one thing for elite talent to live up to the hype. It's another to see four No. 1 picks and one No. 2 pick deliver on their promise — all at once, at the very top of the league leaderboard.

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they're no Erik Johnson, that's for sure

[Plagers4Ever]

The top five point-scorers in the NHL right now are all former No. 1 or No. 2 overall picks — a scouting department fever dream that almost never materializes this cleanly.

Cream of the crop: Nathan MacKinnon (No. 1 in 2013) leads the way with 32 points, followed by Macklin Celebrini (No. 1 in 2024), Connor Bedard (No. 1 in 2023) and Leo Carlsson (No. 2 in 2023) with 26 each. Connor McDavid (No. 1 in 2015) is right behind them with 25.

Bottom line: It's one thing for elite talent to live up to the hype. It's another to see four No. 1 picks and one No. 2 pick deliver on their promise — all at once, at the very top of the league leaderboard.

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they're no Erik Johnson, that's for sure

I was just about to post the same reply!!!!

[Pierre McGuire]

Let me know when those losers reach this level....

[SameOldBlues]

Man, I sure was wrong on Macklin Celebrini durin his draft year. I thought he’d be good but not great, but he’s far exceeded my dum dum prediction. Id give my left …. toenail to have him on the Blues.

I should’ve waited to post my meaningless thought till after everyone was done filling a Dixie cup with love after the …that’s right… JOHNSON pic.

[Ziggy3]

Let me know when those losers reach this level....

That will never not be the most bizarre picture in Blues history...

[Frank Underwood]

One of the highlights of the season when Tim posts that picture!

Keep doing the Lord's work, Tim!

[blackinkbiz]

The top five point-scorers in the NHL right now are all former No. 1 or No. 2 overall picks — a scouting department fever dream that almost never materializes this cleanly.

Cream of the crop: Nathan MacKinnon (No. 1 in 2013) leads the way with 32 points, followed by Macklin Celebrini (No. 1 in 2024), Connor Bedard (No. 1 in 2023) and Leo Carlsson (No. 2 in 2023) with 26 each. Connor McDavid (No. 1 in 2015) is right behind them with 25.

Bottom line: It's one thing for elite talent to live up to the hype. It's another to see four No. 1 picks and one No. 2 pick deliver on their promise — all at once, at the very top of the league leaderboard.

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Screw it, let's give Nail Yakupov another shot!

[Sunny's Teeth]

I've always loved the Johnson pic more than the Johnson pick.

[Plagers4Ever]

I've always loved the Johnson pic more than the Johnson pick.

Outstanding post!!!!!

[TheJackBurton]

It is still early, but it would appear the NHL is finally starting to turn the corner on next generation.

It's one thing to start off strong however, but with the schedule being what it is this year, I think more than a few of them will have a hard time keeping up this pace.

[theograce]

It is still early, but it would appear the NHL is finally starting to turn the corner on next generation.

It's one thing to start off strong however, but with the schedule being what it is this year, I think more than a few of them will have a hard time keeping up this pace.

It’s not about pace for me. It’s about leadership. They are driving at 20 years old. It’s impressive. Loved seeing Bedard go nose to chest with Parayko and trash talk him. The Blues don’t have this.

[MiamiLaw]

Lol, this is SO Blues. One of these things is not like the others...

2009: John Tavares, New York Islanders

2008: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

2007: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks

2006: Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues

2005: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

2004: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

2003: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins

2002: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets

2001: Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers

[John Cocktoastin]

Lol, this is SO Blues. One of these things is not like the others...

2009: John Tavares, New York Islanders

2008: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

2007: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks

2006: Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues

2005: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

2004: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

2003: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins

2002: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets

2001: Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers

That is the most disappointing/disturbing graphic I've seen on this board. And that's saying a lot.

[TheJackBurton]

Lol, this is SO Blues. One of these things is not like the others...

2009: John Tavares, New York Islanders

2008: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

2007: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks

2006: Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues

2005: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

2004: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

2003: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins

2002: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets

2001: Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers

Sometimes its simply more about what year you draft 1st overall then how many times you do.

[blues2112]

I've always loved the Johnson pic more than the Johnson pick.

Great quip!