"NHL Fans Revisit the Most Hyped Prospects in League History For hockey enthusiasts, there's nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a talented young player who's on the cusp of stardom. Over the years, the NHL has seen its fair share of highly touted prospects who have lived up to the hype, becoming household names and fan favorites. In a new list, The Hockey Writers takes a look at the top 25 most hyped NHL prospects of all time, from the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux to more recent stars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. From the highs of a player's meteoric rise to the lows of a disappointing debut, this list is a must-read for anyone who's ever been swept up in the excitement of a prospect's emergence."

https://thehockeywriters.com/the-top-25-most-hyped-nhl-prospects-ever/ I wish I could go back to the 80s and live through the Mario hype in real-time submitted by /u/CustardLow2671 [link] [comments]