So Nylander and Marner have Calder potential?

[Leafsbeast*]

They both have been talked about on about a million talk radio shows, TSN and ESPN.

Do either have what it takes to earn a Calder?

If so, next season, who would be their competition?

And, who do you like between the two of them for that trophy?



ps. The last time a Leaf won the Calder for Rookie of the Year was way back in 1947.

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[KGL]

I think they both absolutely have the potential to win it next season. Between the two of them I'd expect Nylander to have the better shot, he's more developed and has a lot of experience in pro leagues while it'll be Marner's first taste of a men's league. Biggest competition will be Auston Matthews I'd assume, Dylan Strome, and the Finns should also be in consideration. Potentially McDavid as well, which if he qualifies for next year it's as good as his.

 

[Daisy Jane]

if McDavid doesn't win this year -

no.

and there's Matthews/Finns.
(which again if McDavid doesn't win this year and is under the games that qualify for a rookie - no).

 

[-DeMo-]

Mathews/Pulja/Laine could all be in the NHL and others like Rantanen/Strome and the darkhorse imo would be Barzal.

 

[Trapper]

To answer the title.
Of course Nylander/Marner have Calder potential.
However, they could be up against some real tough competition.

 

[ACC1224]

They both have been talked about on about a million talk radio shows, TSN and ESPN.

Do either have what it takes to earn a Calder?

If so, next season, who would be their competition?

And, who do you like between the two of them for that trophy?



ps. The last time a Leaf won the Calder for Rookie of the Year was way back in 1947.

Wrong, 1965 Brit Selby.

 

[SprDaVE]

Sure, why not.

Why does it matter though? As long as they progress and be good player for us in the future, I doubt a trophy matters all that much.

 

[Rare Jewel]

I think they both absolutely have the potential to win it next season. Between the two of them I'd expect Nylander to have the better shot, he's more developed and has a lot of experience in pro leagues while it'll be Marner's first taste of a men's league. Biggest competition will be Auston Matthews I'd assume, Dylan Strome should also be in consideration.

Who may be here also.

 

[Rare Jewel]

wrong, 1965 brit selby.

1966.

 

[Steveei]

No, both will not get Calder. We don't have good players to surround them with.. unless....... *COUGH* 91..

 

[The Podium]

The Leafs may have 3 entries next season. If they do select Matthews, Laine or Puljujarvi they most definitely will crack the NHL roster.

 

[DJIncognito]

I'd say Nylander has a shot but wouldn't be a favourite. Marner I don't think has a shot - he may not even be in the NHL imo - and if he is it won't be a prominent role. Maybe he has a shot the year after

 

[ACC1224]

1966.

Yes, 1965-66 season

 

[Finnish your Czech]

if McDavid doesn't win this year -

no.

and there's Matthews/Finns.
(which again if McDavid doesn't win this year and is under the games that qualify for a rookie - no).

Mcdavid isn't eligible for the Calder..

 

[Ovate]

It's so hard to predict Calder competition. Before this season, would anyone but the biggest of homers thought Panarin and Ghostbear would be in the race?

Likely competition is Nylander, Marner, Strome, Rantanen, Matthews, Puljujarvi, and Laine. But who knows? Maybe Ritchie comes out of nowhere and has a 65 point season for the Ducks.

 

[KLM-Line]

Nylander will have a shot if he gets topline minutes. Marner probably shouldn't be in the NHL next season. Mitch needs more seasoning before he regularly sees NHL ice. He gives me a lot of the vibe I had with Kadri early on where you could see him being a danger to himself due to lack of physical maturity and experience on the pro level among MEN. If Marner is going to have his NHL debut 2 1/2 years from now he sure as hell has a shot ...

 

[The Examiner]

Nylander has an excellent chance to win the Calder THIS year.

 

[Advanced stats]

Yep next year we have 5 Calder contenders
Nylander
Marner
Matthews
Zaitsev
Vessey


Only problem is 3 of them aren't in our organization yet

Seriously though, Nylander should contend next year. Marner likely won't if he's up next year. If he comes up in 2017-18 he would likely contend. So hard to predict though

 

[MJ65]

Winning a calder trophy or not, does not matter as long as they keep on progressing in the right direction

 

[Leafsbeast*]

Wrong, 1965 Brit Selby.

Right. I stand corrected. Forgot about that guy. I was thinking Meeker.

 

[Swervin81]

if McDavid doesn't win this year -

no.

and there's Matthews/Finns.
(which again if McDavid doesn't win this year and is under the games that qualify for a rookie - no).

If McDavid plays more than 25 games, he's ineligible next year.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Mcdavid isn't eligible for the Calder..

if he gets hurt again he would be. Once he plays 5 more games this year he loses his eligibility for next year

 

[Confucius]

Nylander has an excellent chance to win the Calder THIS year.

Absolutely, as do the rest of the Marlies ofcourse

 

[Apotheosis]

I think along with Matthews, they'll be front runners. Especially Nylander.

 

[Mad Brills*]

SPeaking of brit, he was my teacher once.