If he isn’t one already. Unfortunately, I don’t think this is Marner’s race to win. The most exciting NHL Award is the Calder Trophy.
When Columbus was on their winning streak in November, December, and January, Zach Werenski was a major factor. Marner is a dazzling right-wing with playmaking abilities who’s genuinely exciting – the Patrick Kane metaphor fits him well. The goaltender on this list, Matt Murray has already won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins. Marner’s case for the Calder is simple: he leads all rookies in assists and is second in points-per-game. In fact, the improvement of Winnipeg is remarkable, and that plays into Laine’s Calder case as well. So did Ken Dryden, and he won the Calder. Patrik Laine. That’s good for thirteenth in the league in GAA and sixth in SV%. He’s playing with perhaps the best linemates out of all rookies. He’s been great statistically all season, from his hat trick just four games in forward. The one consistent thing about Matthews year – he’s been really solid. Auston has helped the Leafs become playoff contenders again. This season, there’s been plenty of exciting rookies. Someday, he might be one of the best in the league. But guess what?
Click on the Season for … Murray is posting a 2.37 GAA and a .924 SV%. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association at the end of the regular season. Calder Memorial Trophy; Art Ross Trophy; James Norris Memorial Trophy; Conn … Marner is Patrick Kane to Matthews’s Jonathan Toews. The youngest Calder winners were 18 when they were named.
Those are really good numbers for a rookie year. With no generational talents in the fray this time, it’s a more wide-open Calder field than we’ve seen in several seasons. Rookies run the league again, and the NHL is in the middle of a youth renaissance. Mitch Marner is Matthews’s partner on ice, even if they’re separated, they’re eternally tied together. He leads all rookies in goals, points-per-game, points, shooting percentage, and is first among rookie forwards in average time on ice with eighteen minutes and three seconds.
He’s sixth in points among rookies, and he’s got a commanding lead for rookie defensemen.
Murray should be the Calder winner, his stats are that impressive. Patrik Laine has perhaps the best case out of all forwards. Now that we see Auston and Mitch together – it was a great choice by Toronto. Laine’s been firing on all cylinders, and he’s helped to elevate a Jets team to near playoff status in just his first year. Unlike Matthews, Marner’s points have mostly come from assists, but when he scores he scores with very pretty goals. In 12 games less, the Jets are only behind last season by 11 points. That includes 31 goals and 24 assists. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews,Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski were named finalists for the Calder Trophy on Thursday. Laine leads all rookies in goals, points-per-game, points, shooting percentage, and is first among rookie forwards in. Article content continued. Rookie of the Year. He’s quickly morphed into a first pairing defenseman for Columbus, a remarkable feat for a rookie. With Columbus having morphed into a surprise contender this year, Werenski is one of the reasons why. Author:
They’re far removed from the last place finish they had last year. He tallied 0.88-points-per-game, compared with 0.78 for Hughes. Predictions For The 2016-2017 Calder Trophy Honourable Mention: And that’s unfortunate.
It’s one of the best, and deepest, Calder races in years, but who’s going to be there in the end? He leads in both points and goals, as well as in points-per-game. Let’s break it down. I’m pretty sure they’re happy with their choice. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports. Yes, the voters have elected Calder champions in the past who have won the Stanley Cup – Tony Esposito and Ken Dryden. But he’s also elevated their games to highs above their last few years. The other four players in this race are simply posting better numbers this year, and if one Toronto Maple Leaf is in this competition, it’s Matthews.