10 Rookies Most Likely to Win the Calder

[Reeps]

I think we can all agree that this year's rookie race will be extremely fun to watch. The talent is so spread out and seemingly even I feel like it could go to anyone this year..So, I counted down my top 10, and I would like you to do the same.

What is your top 10!

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[jetsforever]

Right now I'll go Boeser

 

[McJC]

I could see it going to Keller. Kid is filthy

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Wouldn't rule out Jesper Bratt. But it will probably be Keller. Don't think Boeser has much of a chance, especially if he keeps getting scratched.

 

[hellstick]

Keller. Top line with Stepan and Domi and looks good.

 

[Tripod]

Patrick won't win.

You need to be getting top PP minutes and play on top lines. Then add in that Patrick missed all summer training due to surgery. As a reference, he had a similar one to Giroux and Ghost who laboured all year with their skating last year. This year they are flying again.

I vote Keller.

 

[Butch 19]

2 games in? really?

 

[Cotton]

It'll be Hischier.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

Keller

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Keller. I think you need a combination of talent AND opportunity. Keller likely gets the most of the latter compared to the rest on the list.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

Keller. I think you need a combination of talent AND opportunity. Keller likely gets the most of the latter compared to the rest on the list.

Agreed, and he has A LOT of talent.

 

[b in vancouver]

Keller. I think you need a combination of talent AND opportunity. Keller likely gets the most of the latter compared to the rest on the list.

I agree. Keller is very good. And should be the favourite.

Bjork and DeBrusk - the other two kids in Boston could be dark horses. We'll see how they handle them as the season progresses, but they'll both be getting top 6 minutes with Krejci, Bergeron, Marchand and Pastrnak - and might be on the second p.p. unit. Not much of a stretch to think one or both of them could put up some impressive numbers in that situation as they'll be out there with some very good line mates.

 

[Sstroh84]

Pretty sure Dubois should be in the running for this. He has looked great so far.

 

[tony d]

Keller. Oh and Chabot should be on the poll ahead of Sergachev IMO.

 

[Debrincat93]

vrana

 

[Cquant]

Wouldn't rule out Jesper Bratt. But it will probably be Keller. Don't think Boeser has much of a chance, especially if he keeps getting scratched.

Vancouver's had one game. But I'm concerned for Boeser, it looks like Green doesn't want to use him on the PP too much. In this case, Boeser doesn't stand a chance.
I think Bratt is gonna slow down. What a performance though. I'm gonna root for this guy.

 

[Soups On]

Keller, McAvoy, and Boeser (if Green plays him) have the combination of skill and opportunity to be top Calder candidates. But this is less than a week into the NHL season so anything can change.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Add Bratt and Sprong (assuming Pens call him up)

 

[Scorcho]

Devils fan voting keller

 

[Iceman]

Would love to see an underdog like Bratt pull it off.