The Rise of Conor Garland
Conor Garland, a smooth skating but relatively undersized winger, has not been a household name in the NHL. He was completely passed over in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Garland was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the 5th-round of the 2015 NHL Draft after a remarkable season with the Moncton Wildcats, leading the QMJHL and CHL in scoring with 129 points in 67 regular season games and 25 points in 16 playoff games.
His achievements earned him the award for MVP of the QMJHL and a spot on the QMJHL First All-Star team. The following season, he scored 128 points in 62 regular season games.
Author's summary: Conor Garland rises in NHL.