Entering the 2019-20 NHL season, Bryan Rust had seemingly plateaued.
The jack rabbit winger who helped the Penguins hoist two Stanley Cups was subject to trade rumors and, seemingly, the occasional indirect jab from his GM about his desire for a third. And yet, as we near the halfway mark of the season, it's hard to fathom where the Penguins would be without him. Rust is shedding his reputation as a guy who possesses more speed than finishing ability, and he's reaching new heights offensively while remaining a complete pest defensively.
Let's break down how Rust has performed like one of the game's best forwards through the first three months of the season.
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