Tyler Johnson making a bid for the Calder Trophy.

Tyler Johnson has succeeded at every level, as many NHLers can probably boast. However, this fellow has fit seamlessly into the pros. Born in Spokane, Washington, Johnson opted to go the CHL route via the Western Hockey League, taking the opportunity to stick with his hometown Spokane Chiefs. 

In his rookie year, he helped guide his team to both the WHL Championship and the Memorial Cup Title. Followed by a few years of seasoning, Johnson made the jump to the American Hockey League, once again, helping pushing his squad to the (Calder Cup) Championship in his rookie campaign. He followed that up by dominating the AHL in his sophomore season. He would go on to lead the league in scoring until his call to the big club with a month left in the season.

You see the trend we're getting at here, don't you? Well if not, please allow me to tie that together. With his first full season in the big show, breaking Steven Stamkos's club record of 21 goals as a rookie. He's already at 23 goals and at 48 points total; on pace for 25 and 52, respectively. Not too shabby for a first year player.

The interesting upswing experienced this season was his ascent to the top line once Stamkos broke his tibia in brutal fashion. Johnson made a valiant effort to fill Stamkos' shoes. With one half of the NHL's most dynamic duo (Stamkos) on the shelf from his November 11^th through to his return on March 6^th, Tyler chipped in 23 goals and 17 assists! A remarkable feat for a rookie.

Tyler Johnson's most Frequent Line Combination Generator – 2013-14

He was certainly the beneficiary of a red-hot Marty St.Louis over the course of the season, who followed up a second Art Ross campaign with yet another gem of a season (prior to getting moved to New York). Johnson played a third if his season with St.Louis despite the latter having been traded away.

Tyler Johnson's most Frequent Line Combination Generator – Last week

Tyler Johnson's production alongside Martin St.Louis after Stamkos fell to injury.

However, despite auditioning to keep his top line spot once Stamkos returned and St.Louis departed, he was moved back onto the second line leaving him paired with fellow rookie, Nikita Kucherov as well as Alex Killorn. The results have not been the same.

Tyler Johnson's production post St.Louis trade

Johnson really should get a look, riding shotgun with Stamkos given how well he played alongside St. Louis. However Stamkos is a shoot-first guy, which may not mesh as well with Johnson who also likes to fire the puck a lot.

Maybe Johnson would have more success reverting to a pass-first style he once played with. Until last season with Syracuse, he was always more of a playmaker than finisher. Until Jonathan Drouin enters the fold, there isn't really a consistent setup man for Stamkos.

That being said, fellow rookie, Ondrej Palat has also had plenty of success on the top line and has done nothing to merit a demotion. Palat and Johnson rank second and third in the NHL rookie scoring race and both may crack the Calder Trophy Nominations trio list. All things considered, it is probably realistic to expect Tyler to continue to reside on the club's second scoring line. His output may continue to dip bringing his 52-point pace down to a flat 50, the way he's slowed down a bit the past couple weeks. Although, his output long term should definitely be aided once Drouin bolsters the top six next season.

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