A tough season has exposed some uncomfortable truths in the NHL

This ranking is built from the stats shown in your screenshots, then weighed against role, reputation, and what these players usually bring when things are normal.

At number 10, Jonathan Drouin lands here because the season has been uneven, even if the raw total is not disastrous. He has 20 points in 51 games, and the feeling is that the influence still comes and goes.

At number 9, Jesperi Kotkaniemi simply has not driven enough offense for the spot he is meant to occupy. He sits at 9 points in 36 games, which is a tough look for a 25-year-old in a prime development window.

At number 8, Andrew Mangiapane is not giving you the punch that typically follows his name. He has 12 points in 49 games, and the minus number jumps off the page at minus-21.

At number 7, Ryan Strome is stuck in a quiet stretch that feels heavier because he plays a position where stability matters. He has 8 points in 32 games, and the overall impact has not matched the workload.

At number 6, Ondrej Palat ends up here because the offense has been far too thin for a veteran with his résumé. He has 10 points in 51 games with the Devils, and even with a small late bump elsewhere, the season profile stays underwhelming.

At number 5, Jeff Skinner makes this list because the scoring identity that defined him has faded badly. He has 13 points in 32 games with San Jose, and that is far from what people associate with his career.

At number 4, Brandon Tanev takes that spot because the offense has completely dried up. He has 2 points in 44 games, and when a forward is that silent, it changes how the entire bottom six can function.

At number 3, Trent Frederic lands high because the production is almost nonexistent relative to his minutes and expectations. He has 3 points in 55 games, and the minus number sits at minus-13.

At number 2, Evgenii Dadonov is the kind of stat line that makes you double-check the page. In the snapshot shown, he has 0 points and a minus-3, which is brutally quiet for a forward expected to contribute somewhere.

At number 1, Frank Vatrano is here because the finish has disappeared. In 38 games, he has only 6 points, and for a player known for goals, that drop is a real gut punch.