The Rise of Conor Garland
Conor Garland, a smooth-skating winger, was not a household name in the NHL. He was passed over in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and later selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the 5th-round of the 2015 NHL Draft.
Garland's impressive performance in the QMJHL and CHL earned him 129 points in 67 regular season games and 25 points in 16 playoff games for the Moncton Wildcats during the 2014-2015 season.
He won the award for MVP of the QMJHL and was named to the QMJHL First All-Star team. The following season, Garland scored 128 points in 62 regular season games.
Conor Garland has not been a household name in the NHL.
Author's summary: Conor Garland rises to NHL.