from Allan Muir of Sports Illustrated,

When there's nothing left to talk about, there's always rookies.

Taking a cue from our buddies over on the SI.com NBA page, who are suffering alongside us through these dog days of summer, we thought we'd have a little fun projecting the future of some of this season's most promising freshmen. Here then are our 2016 NHL rookie yearbook superlatives:

Most Likely To Be A Celebrity: Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets

There are all kinds of great hockey players in the NHL, but very few have that certain something that sets them apart as a star. Alex Ovechkin has it. P.K. Subban has it. Laine has it, too. Like his countryman (and former Jet) Teemu Selanne, Laine doesn't just score goals. He creates moments. He brings you out of your seat with the anticipation of something special happening every time he touches the puck. There aren't many players worth the price of admission on their own, but Laine is one of them.

Most Artistic: Ivan Provorov, Philadelphia Flyers

Forget all the caution flags being thrown by Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Provorov, the CHL defenseman of the year, is ready to contribute in Philly.

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