from Steve Ellis of The Hockey News,

From hot streaks to hot messes, here’s a look at one player from each franchise that has been a surprise:

Buffalo Sabres
Goaltender Carter Hutton has been spectacular in Buffalo this season, starting the season with some of the best numbers of his career. But Linus Ullmark is quickly catching up. If the goaltending holds up, the Sabres are serious playoff contenders.

Chicago Blackhawks
With just two points in his first eight outings, captain Jonathan Toews has been invisible following a career-best 81 points in 2018-19. Something has to give soon.

Detroit Red Wings
Mike Green‘s game has been on the decline, but with just one point in his first 11 games despite averaging 21:33 per game, the once-dominant two-way defenseman has had a brutal start to the season.

Montreal Canadiens
Some in Montreal have called for Jonathan Drouin to be moved, particularly after he struggled down the stretch for the Habs last season. The left winger had eight points in his first eight games and added another two Saturday night against Toronto. He’s found the special sauce that made him effective in the past.

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