Race for the Calder

[Dr Jan Itor]

Seems a tad ridiculous that a guy with nearly 300 pro games and up to 5 years on his competition is considered a “rookie”. Makarov part 2.

Part 3 actually.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Part 3 actually.

Yeah, Panarin was 6 months older, than Kaprizov, during his Calder run.

 

[Riseonfire]

Seemed to work against Grabner and for Skinner last time this happened IIRC. Interesting to see the older guy get defended this time around.

 

[catters078]

Whats the age gap between McDavid and Kaprizov?

Would have ti be less than a handful of seasons where the Calder winner is within a year or so of the Hart winner

 

[MuckOG]

 

[ToDavid]

Kaprizov, Lankinen, and Ty Smith are my picks for finalists right now. If Chicago makes the playoffs it's close between Kaprizov and Lankinen, if not I think Kaprizov walks away with it.

IMO Stutzle should be in the conversation because of his age. He'll get some votes.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Another Kaprizov's goal. 14+17 after 36 games. 2nd best scorer on the team has 5+18.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Ty Smith for me. Hate the Devils too.

 

[catters078]

Kaprizov, Lankinen, and Ty Smith are my picks for finalists right now. If Chicago makes the playoffs it's close between Kaprizov and Lankinen, if not I think Kaprizov walks away with it.

IMO Stutzle should be in the conversation because of his age. He'll get some votes.

Just a reminder Jason Robertson is a Rookie too. So is eligible for this award.

2nd in rookie scoring and a comparable ppg number to Kaprizov. Unreal no one has him as at least a finalist.

Maybe just maybe people will wake up to that.

Had a highlight reel pass on the primary assist for todays game winner.

 

[Jugitsu]

Just a reminder Jason Robertson is a Rookie too. So is eligible for this award.

2nd in rookie scoring and a comparable ppg number to Kaprizov. Unreal no one has him as at least a finalist.

Maybe just maybe people will wake up to that.

Had a highlight reel pass on the primary assist for todays game winner.

Robertson suffers from the same thing that Heiskanen suffered in his rookie campaign: unsexy market.

Robertson has been extremely impressive on paper and very good in the games I've been able to catch. I honestly don't know what would happen if Robertson came within few points from Kaprizov at the end of the regular season. Well, I know what should happen but the reality might be different.

 

[kilowatt]

Whats the age gap between McDavid and Kaprizov?

Would have ti be less than a handful of seasons where the Calder winner is within a year or so of the Hart winner

McDavid is three months older. January 13, 1997 vs April 26, 1997.

 

[catters078]

McDavid is three months older. January 13, 1997 vs April 26, 1997.

Wow had no idea Kaprizov was older than Auston Matthews. (i looked this up as the age gap between the Hart and Calder winner this year will be less than when McDavid won his first Hart at age 20..when Matthews won Calder).

 

[kilowatt]

Wow had no idea Kaprizov was older than Auston Matthews. (i looked this up as the age gap between the Hart and Calder winner this year will be less than when McDavid won his first Hart at age 20..when Matthews won Calder).

I'm in no way trying to diminish Kaprizov's awesome first season, but the following players are younger than him and have scored more points: Marner, Matthews, DeBrincat, Barzal, Fox, and Aho. McDavid and Boeser are also 97-born, but older by a couple months. Rantanen, Connor, and Pastrnak are less than a year older.

 

[Spurgeon]

I'm in no way trying to diminish Kaprizov's awesome first season, but the following players are younger than him and have scored more points: Marner, Matthews, DeBrincat, Barzal, Fox, and Aho. McDavid and Boeser are also 97-born, but older by a couple months. Rantanen, Connor, and Pastrnak are less than a year older.

He’s 2nd behind McDavid in 5v5 P/60 playing with Rask as his center.

 

[ToDavid]

Just a reminder Jason Robertson is a Rookie too. So is eligible for this award.

2nd in rookie scoring and a comparable ppg number to Kaprizov. Unreal no one has him as at least a finalist.

Maybe just maybe people will wake up to that.

Had a highlight reel pass on the primary assist for todays game winner.

I considered him but went with the three top guys in their respective positions. Robertson is in the unfortunate (and probably unfair) position of being in Kaprizov’s shadow this season because he’s another W. But he’s certainly right there in the conversation with the guys I named.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

He’s also the first rookie to require a walker while crossing the street

 

[Kahvi]

Robertson suffers from the same thing that Heiskanen suffered in his rookie campaign: unsexy market.

While Kaprizov greatly benefits the sexy Minnesota market?

 

[Brent Burns Beard]

Not enough Eeli Goalvanen. Although this award is for KK to lose at this stage.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I'm in no way trying to diminish Kaprizov's awesome first season, but the following players are younger than him and have scored more points: Marner, Matthews, DeBrincat, Barzal, Fox, and Aho. McDavid and Boeser are also 97-born, but older by a couple months. Rantanen, Connor, and Pastrnak are less than a year older.

How many of those players did lead their teams in scoring? How many of those teams did make playoffs?

 

[57special]

I'm in no way trying to diminish Kaprizov's awesome first season, but the following players are younger than him and have scored more points: Marner, Matthews, DeBrincat, Barzal, Fox, and Aho. McDavid and Boeser are also 97-born, but older by a couple months. Rantanen, Connor, and Pastrnak are less than a year older.

You literally ARE trying to diminish his accomplishments.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I'm in no way trying to diminish Kaprizov's awesome first season, but the following players are younger than him and have scored more points: Marner, Matthews, DeBrincat, Barzal, Fox, and Aho. McDavid and Boeser are also 97-born, but older by a couple months. Rantanen, Connor, and Pastrnak are less than a year older.

Every player you just named is an incredible talent. Make him ineligible for the award if you want, but to come over and produce at a clip to be mentioned amongst those names is a win for Minnesota.

 

[MuckOG]

It's all rather silly, but there are still some fans out there that can't seem to come to grips with the eligibility requirements for the Calder. There are no bonus points awarded for younger players. If it bothers you that much that a 23 year old can win it, call your local congressman and have them pressure the NHL to change the rules.

 

[MBTendy]

Jason Robertson can very easily join that list within his next 5 games, and he's 2 years younger than Kaprizov.

 

[ps241]

I am not a fan of older players being eligible but I love Kaprizov and think he’s a breath of fresh air. Same goes with Panarin who is one on my favourite two wingers in the NHL but my eyes roll at the rookie of the year award for him. Either way the NHL is going to NHL and the Wild have got an electrifying talent on their team now.

 

[Spotty 2 Hotty]

While Kaprizov greatly benefits the sexy Minnesota market?

Ah yes, the unsexy "State of Hockey".

Being in an unsexy market and having a team that is usually boring as shit are two different things.