He’s certainly benefited from skating alongside Patrick Kane, who has been involved in 18 of his 21 points. And yet during a season in which veterans like Lindy Ruff, Alain Vigneault and Michel Therrien are doing some excellent work, it’s impossible to overlook what Hynes has done with a talent-starved Devils roster. The Calder Trophy was supposed to be a lock for Connor McDavid, the first pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, but that plan … McDavid’s emergence as well as the play of Hall, Leon Draisaitl and Jordan Eberle — still all 25 years old or younger — are at least a cause for optimism. monitoring_string = "bc2ae3134a3dd058ed8105843eaa87e4", Hockey's Future | The #1 Online Prospects Resource. Gostisbehere leads all rookie defensemen in goals (16) and assists (23) and is +7 in 50 games while averaging 19:38 minutes of ice time. 2015-16 Artemi Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top first year player. The No. Arizona’s Max Domi, the third-leading scorer amongst rookies, is sixth followed by St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko. Carey Price, MTL 1498 (139-14-2-0-0) 2. “I don’t think he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder. An extension is possible, but with the B’s looking to get younger, the smart money says they end up trading the pending UFA. It is hard to imagine the Philadelphia Flyers making their current push for a playoff spot had it not been for the emergence of Gostisbehere. (8) Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton OilersDrafted in the first round (first overall) in 2015. ©2020 All Rights Reserved. Panarin will likely have some detractors when it comes to the end of the season voting since he has already played five seasons in the KHL and is now 24 years old, but his impact for one of the NHL’s top teams cannot be understated. Calling the Philadelphia Flyers’ offensive attack “anemic” before the player known as “Ghost” arrived would be an understatement. (3) Jack Eichel, C, Buffalo SabresDrafted in the first round (2nd overall) in 2015. Roundtable: NHL quarter-season's best story, changes to come, more. A TopicSite MapAccessible Customer Service PlanAdmission RatesAudio/Video VaultCorporate InformationDid You Know?DonationsDynastiesEducation ProgramElection ProceduresExhibits TourFace-Off Interplay Fan FeedbackGalleryGeneral InformationGroup SalesHonoured MembersHours of OperationInduction ShowcaseLegend SpotlightNewsNHL Player SearchOlympic Hockey HistoryOutreach ProgramPro ClassicsPromos & EventsRecords & RankingsResource CentreSilverware & WinnersSpirit of Hockey Retail StoreStanley Cup JournalStanley Cup TributeTeammatesThis Day In Hockey HistoryTime CapsuleVenue RentalsVisitor InformationWomen's Hockey TributeWorld of Hockey Calendar. 2015-16 stats: 82 GP, 16 G, 66 A Vote percentage: 68% Winner: Drew Doughty (Kings) ... Rod Brind'amour, and Mark Recchi in Calder Trophy voting, but he wound up finishing second. • Did a new superstition help Sidney Crosby get on the board on Thursday night? Prior to Gostisbehere, who was taken in the third round in 2012, Philadelphia had not drafted a defenseman who made a big impact since taking Joni Pitkanen fourth overall in 2002. The struggles of the Edmonton Oilers in the past few seasons have led to them getting the top pick in four of the last six NHL Drafts, but none of those other three players — Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Nail Yakupov — had as immediate an impact as McDavid has had this season. B/R Experts' NHL Awards for the 2015-16 Season.
The 28-year-old is no stranger to the NHL Awards, winning the 2015-16 Calder Trophy during his time with the Chicago Blackhawks. McDavid was as much of a sure thing as has come out of the NHL Draft in some time when he was the first overall pick last June. Hellebuyck is the lone goalie in this month’s list as Anaheim’s John Gibson finished just behind Ehlers. Rick Nash, NYR 70 (0-1-4-9-16) 8. “They have that hive mind ... they think the game the same way and that’s been to the benefit of both of them.”, Also in the mix: Max Domi, Arizona Coyotes, Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues; Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings; Jack Eichel, Buffalo Sabres, Hart Trophy: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks. Dylan Larkin is a dynamo with his skating speed and high energy level and is a constant presence in all three zones when he is on the ice. Scoring a goal with two assists on February 2nd against Columbus in his first game back, the 19-year-old had five points (two goals, three assists) in a February 11th game against Toronto.