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"It's kind of crazy to think I'm still 22 and going into my fifth season," Kane said. "Time has been flying by. I think it's about that time I really take the next step to the elite level. It seems like everyone's kind of been saying that to me this summer. 'All right, you've done well your first four years, now let's really take that step to the next level and become one of the best players in the league.'" Kane has maintained a near point-per-game pace over his first four seasons and has established himself as a superb player, but not as an Art Ross Trophy contender. Although we wouldn't consider him an early favorite for the award, we do this Kane could set a new career-high by surpassing the 90-point milestone this season.