Not sure if you've paid attention, but most of this year's rookies are like fast food - satisfying at times, but not all that memorable.
If you picked a few of them, sorry about your luck and your pool standings.
For those of you who gambled on 2006-07's rookies to remain dominant as sophomores this season, call yourself a connoisseur.
Yes, Pat Kane and Jonathan Toews are good, but not nearly in the same league as Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin was in his freshman campaign.
As we forge ahead into the latter half of 2007-08, here are 10 NHL sophomores none of you should do without.
Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh - The pride of Magnitogorsk is actually a little behind last season's pace, but continues to use his frame and skill to his advantage. Ripped Toronto for a hat trick Jan. 3.
Paul Stastny, Colorado - Earned respect by his play, not just his famous moniker. He is well ahead of the game at this point, but his power-play numbers are down. With injuries to stars Ryan Smyth and Joe Sakic, though, that will be remedied.
Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles - The Slovenian marvel is a bright light on a dim Kings squad. Kopitar has nearly matched his special teams' numbers of 2006-07 (seven power-play goals, two short-handed) with six on the man advantage and two short-handed.
Alexander Radulov, Nashville - If the Preds have a Steady Eddie, it's Radulov. He hasn't gone more than three games without a point this season and has five in his last four games. Will easily surpass his 2006-07 output of 37 points (18 goals, 19 assists).
Jiri Hudler, Detroit - Hudler looked like he was in a sophomore swoon early on, but has put his game in a higher gear lately. He has 27 points in 2007-08, two more than he had all last season.
Wojtek Wolski, Colorado - Wolski is quietly putting together another 50-point season. Why not, when you have a Stastny to grab all the headlines?
Phil Kessel, Boston - The speedy Bruin didn't have a monster 2006-07 (29 points), but he has already equaled his goal total from last year (11).
Guillaume Latendresse, Montreal - Habs' power forward has found the net 11 times this year, which is just shy of his 16 last season. Should net 20-25.
Mike Smith, Dallas - Stars puck-stopper is still backing up Marty Turco, but has played well enough to be a No. 1. Whether that is with Dallas is anyone's guess, but it won't be long before he is - somewhere.
Mike Green, Washington - Has emerged out of nowhere to be a force on the Caps blue-line. With 10 goals and 11 assists, he is easily the biggest sophomore surprise.
Honorable mention: Patrick O'Sullivan, LA; Valtteri Filppula, Detroit; Daniel Paille, Buffalo; Andrei Kostitsyn, Montreal; Dan Girardi, New York Rangers; Dustin Byfuglien, Chicago.
(Written by Kean Doherty)