Race for the Calder

[CupInSIX]

It's looking like Kolesar's to lose at this point but, still early in the albeit short season.

 

[MuckOG]

It's looking like Kolesar's to lose at this point but, still early in the albeit short season.

1 pt in 6 games and it's "Kolesar's to lose"?

 

[Critical13]

Kaprizov and Smith are a clear step ahead of the pack right now.

Hoglander and Romanov with the potential to jump into that group. Their non-scoresheet performance has been high.

Kappo Kahkoken also looks promising, I wonder if he can get into the conversation. 0.921 and 2.27 in 3GP.

 

[apadilla]

The Kings Gabriel Vilardi has 3 goals in 6 games, while playing on the 3rd line. I can see a jump to the 2nd line soon.

 

[kings11]

Rookie scoring race through the first two weeks of the season:

1. Kaprizov, 5 points
2. Suter, 4 points
2. Norris, 4 points
2. Smith, 4 points
5. Hoglander, 3 points

10 players tied with two points.

Vilardi has 3 points kilo.. , our own guy... really

 

[SenzZen]

Vilardi has 3 points kilo.. , our own guy... really

 

[Zeeker]

"race" for the Calder....it's been 4 games lol.

The beginning of a race counts as well. Don’t be salty because Laf is the tortoise so far.

 

[SwedishFire]

I think Kaprizov, Stutzle, Lafranierres or Byram to loose.
Dark horses is Smith, Hoglander, Kahklonnen.

Draftposition has often a heavy role in this. So if players are just as equal in play, Lafranierre will draw the longest straw.

 

[MuckOG]

I think Kaprizov, Stutzle, Lafranierres or Byram to loose.
Dark horses is Smith, Hoglander, Kahklonnen.

Draftposition has often a heavy role in this. So if players are just as equal in play, Lafranierre will draw the longest straw.

I realize its still pretty early, but at some point here Laf has to get on the score sheet before we start penciling him in as a leading contender. Kaprizov and Smith are playing at a PPG pace through 6 games.

 

[Sky04]

Kaprizov in the lead right now

 

[Osprey]

The Kings Gabriel Vilardi has 3 goals in 6 games, while playing on the 3rd line. I can see a jump to the 2nd line soon.

I hope so. It's a shame that undrafted Lizotte gets to play between the team's top two goal scorers instead of 1st-rounder Vilardi, whose potential as a top-6 player is much greater. If Vilardi were to have some assists to go along with his goals, he'd be in the Calder race.

 

[SwedishFire]

I realize its still pretty early, but at some point here Laf has to get on the score sheet before we start penciling him in as a leading contender. Kaprizov and Smith are playing at a PPG pace through 6 games.

Yes, of. But id he grts going after ten games, and Smith cools of a bit, Laf will take the lead.

Iwondwr why not actual play matters. Just points. I get that you win ehenyou score goals. But you can help the team win in many aspects of the game. Defence, boardplay, threezpne play, be a third wheel in a line. etc etc. No. Just points

 

[dedutchhockey]

Hoglander is going to be in this conversation by years end. Especially if one of the top guys get injured and he plays on the top line pp unit.

That’s gotta be some sort of record of having at least a Calder Finalist for 4 years in a row for Van if does happen.

Boeser Pettersson Hughes Hoglander


Then they have Podkolzin next year. Oy

 

[Papa Francouz]

I can't see Byram in the conversation by the end of the year. The offense isn't there right off the bat like it was with Makar, and with guys like Kaprizov and Smith lighting things up immediately, Byram would be a hard sell. I'd take Hoglander and Laf over him, too, despite the points not being there for Laf yet. He's too talented and physically mature to not start scoring.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Yes, of. But id he grts going after ten games, and Smith cools of a bit, Laf will take the lead.

Iwondwr why not actual play matters. Just points. I get that you win ehenyou score goals. But you can help the team win in many aspects of the game. Defence, boardplay, threezpne play, be a third wheel in a line. etc etc. No. Just points

Probably for the same reason the Selke has less prestige than the Hart.

 

[Tage2Tuch]

Dylan cozens could be in the mix he’s already scored a couple goals, and he’s not exactly a nobody

 

[SRHRangers]

Regardless of points, the best rookie has been K'Andre Miller.

Getting paired against the opponents top lines and is at +6 with a couple of points.

 

[Yatzhee]

Much to early to tell how the Calder race shakes out. End of Feb. we should have a much better view imo.

 

[MuckOG]

Yes, of. But id he grts going after ten games, and Smith cools of a bit, Laf will take the lead.

Iwondwr why not actual play matters. Just points. I get that you win ehenyou score goals. But you can help the team win in many aspects of the game. Defence, boardplay, threezpne play, be a third wheel in a line. etc etc. No. Just points

Is Laf contributing to NYR wins?

 

[tsujimoto74]

Dylan cozens could be in the mix he’s already scored a couple goals, and he’s not exactly a nobody

He's got some statistical catching up to do to the rookie scoring leaders right now, but he looks like he's getting comfortable/confident out there.

 

[ODoyle]

Kaprizov will win it. Imagine if the rest of the team wasn’t a bunch of 3rd and 4th line grinders. He’s looked great, but is being held back by his line mates.

 

[Jugitsu]

Kaprizov will win it. Imagine if the rest of the team wasn’t a bunch of 3rd and 4th line grinders. He’s looked great, but is being held back by his line mates.

Kaprizov's game screams desperate need for adequate playmaking or finishing center. Fiala would IMO compliment Kaprizov nicely on the wing, but they seem to be separated 5v5 at the moment.

 

[Hammman]

I don't see any Dmen in the running this year. After the ridiculous 1-2 combo we had last season, this year's crop won't have the flashy stats to match up and won't look as good as they rightfully should in comparison.

 

[Sparty]

No mention of Kiviranta is weird. I know Dallas hasn't played much and he's hurt now, but if he gets back soon he's going to put up numbers on that first line with Radulov and Pavelski.

 

[CupInSIX]

1 pt in 6 games and it's "Kolesar's to lose"?

Some things you just cannot tange, on the scoresheet, or with advanced stats. They are in-tangible.