Erik Karlsson is enjoying his best season as a pro in 2011-12. He recorded 13 goals and 45 points during his sophomore year last season and already has 41 points after 43 games this campaign. Another encouraging aspect to his play is his vastly improved plus-minus rating, which currently sits at a plus-7. Karlsson was criticized a year ago for his brutal minus-30 rating and while there are still wrinkles in his defensive game, there clearly has been an improvement. The 21-year-old blueliner leads all NHL rearguards in points and his wealth of potential leads onlookers to believe he can carry on that feat for years to come.