2014-15 Calder Poll: Severson edges Pearson as top NHL rookie for October

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Photo: New Jersey Devils rookie defenseman Damon Severson stepped right into the NHL after starring for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets the past four seasons (courtesy of Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


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The emergence of New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson as an offensive presence after making the jump directly from junior hockey to the NHL has been a bit of a surprise. Tanner Pearson was expected to make an impact for the Los Angeles Kings after seeing regular ice time during the Stanley Cup playoffs, but few expected the eye-popping offensive numbers he has put up so far.

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The two young players are off to fast starts and are the early front-runners in the Hockey’s Future Calder Trophy poll for the 2014-15 season, with the 20-year-old Devils’ defenseman narrowly edging the Kings’ left wing for the top spot.… read more

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