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The all-feared sophomore slump couldn’t touch Will Cuylle.

Despite the alarming state of the Rangers last season, the 23-year-old power forward was one of the few players to have a better campaign than his last. 

Not only did he more than double his point production, but Cuylle displayed the kind of growth in his game from Year 1 to Year 2 that any NHLer would take.

A top six role almost surely awaits the young Blueshirt, who is keen on continuing to excel.

The all-feared sophomore slump couldn’t touch Will Cuylle. Now a top six role likely awaits the young Blueshirt, who is keen on continuing to excel.{ai:summary}Will Cuylle defied the sophomore slump, more than doubling his points and showing clear Year 1-to-Year 2 growth.A top-six role awaits, and the 23-year-old is eager to keep excelling as the Rangers push through last season's rough spell. #sports

The Rangers reward that likely awaits Will Cuylle after breakout season

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