Top 10 seasons by NHLers in their teens

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby in his first full season, left, and then-captain Mario Lemieux. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Originally published in The Big Book of Sports Lists

1. Wayne Gretzky – 137 points at 19
Edmonton Oilers, 1979-80
51 goals, 86 assists

2. Sidney Crosby – 120 points at 19
Pittsburgh Penguins, 2006-07
36 goals, 84 assists

3. Jimmy Carson – 107 points at 19
Los Angeles Kings, 1987-88
55 goals, 52 assists

4. Dale Hawerchuk – 103 points at 18
Winnipeg Jets, 1981-82
45 goals, 58 assists

5. Sidney Crosby – 102 points at 18
Pittsburgh Penguins, 2005-06
39 goals, 64 assists

6. Mario Lemieux – 100 points at 19
Pittsburgh Penguins, 1984-85
43 goals, 57 assists

7. Steven Stamkos – 95 points at 19
Tampa Bay Lightning, 2009-10
51 goals, 44 assists

8. Bryan Trottier – 95 points at 19
New York Islanders, 1975-76
32 goals, 63 assists

9. Dale Hawerchuk – 91 points at 19
Winnipeg Jets, 1982-83
40 goals, 51 assists

10. Ron Francis – 90 points at 19
Hartford Whalers, 1982-83
31 goals, 59 assists

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