Calder Watch & Predictions

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Could not find a thread dedicated to the ROTY. Yes, it is very early, however that is the fun in predicting. We can all make our picks with much greater confidence 60 games into the season once we are realistically down to a few options....

However, based on the pedigree of the players and what you've observed as a spectator, who do you think the Calder will go to?

I am having a hard time ranking the following players so i'm going with Hischier, McAvoy & Ho-Sang. Maybe an Eastern Conference bias so feel free to add your 2 cents.

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[VoluntaryDom]

Sergachev has been pretty good but I doubt he takes the Calder.

 

[JoVel]

Sergachev has been pretty good but I doubt he takes the Calder.

Most likely he doesn't. I think Sergachev hasn't really surprised anyone either positively or negatively. He's making some mistakes you'd expect from any young rookie defenseman but still has been pretty solid. He would have to be better to be in the Calder discussions though.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Bruins could end up with 2-3 in contention...McAvoy, De Brusk and Bjork.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Most likely he doesn't. I think Sergachev hasn't really surprised anyone either positively or negatively. He's making some mistakes you'd expect from any young rookie defenseman but still has been pretty solid. He would have to be better to be in the Calder discussions though.

He has surprised me positively, I expected worse play in his own zone.

 

[DeVols]

You would have to put Jesper Bratt in that category if you're going by performance so far this season. He would be ahead of Hischier.

 

[Not Jared Cowen]

Clayton Keller should be in the mix. The kid is dynamite.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Brock Boeser was a healthy scratch the 1st 2 games but has 1G and 1A in 2 GP.

He has an Elite Shot. Accurate and Has a ton of zip.

He also plays the point - half board spot on the PP1 for Van. He will get tons of points from Sedins feeding him on this spot.

I expect a 20 Goals 25 Assist season. Not sure if that will put him in contention for Calder.

 

[Super Hans]

Butcher is #1 after week 1. Teammate Bratt not far behind with Keller, DeBrusk, McAvoy, Ho-Sang and Vrana in the mix.

 

[thegongshow]

Will Butcher, Keller, Ho-Sang

 

[AdamParrot]

Matt Murray is still rookie, isn't?

If yes, then he will win Calder Trophy. If not, then it will be a battle between Patrick, Keller and Butcher.

 

[Semantics]

I think this may finally be the year that Murray takes it. If not, I really like his chances next year especially if he wins a 3rd straight cup.

 

[bukwas]

I'm trying to get a look or two at them all but i just haven't had the time.
So far from what i've seen, i like Keller.

 

[Emperoreddy]

You would have to put Jesper Bratt in that category if you're going by performance so far this season. He would be ahead of Hischier.

Have to put Butcher in as well.

 

[TMLeafs17]

Boeser looked really good in the ~30 minutes of the game I saw last night, how was he a scratch for the first two games?

 

[Advanced stats]

Keller and butcher are way ahead at this point.

Bratt is there too but by far the most unsustainable

 

[RebuildinVan]

Brock Boeser was a healthy scratch the 1st 2 games but has 1G and 1A in 2 GP.

He has an Elite Shot. Accurate and Has a ton of zip.

He also plays the point - half board spot on the PP1 for Van. He will get tons of points from Sedins feeding him on this spot.

I expect a 20 Goals 25 Assist season. Not sure if that will put him in contention for Calder.

If Boeser can put up those numbers on this mess of a team he should be a finalist

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Matt Murray is still rookie, isn't?

If yes, then he will win Calder Trophy. If not, then it will be a battle between Patrick, Keller and Butcher.

How in the blue hell would you think that Murray is still a rookie?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Keller and butcher are way ahead at this point.

Bratt is there too but by far the most unsustainable

I don't see how Keller is way ahead with 4 points, especially with Bratt at 6 points. Butcher is the only one way ahead.

I do agree the sustainabilty of Bratt is a question mark, but right now he is very much in it.

No one has gotten so far ahead that the rest of the pack is out of it. Nico, Boeser, ho-Sang, etc are all still have strong chances to be finalists or win it.

 

[Grub]

Brock Boeser has 6 points in 6 games, hopefully he can keep it up. It's really going to depend how much ice time coach Green is going to give him.. but from the trend we're seeing.. Sedins getting less then 13 minutes on some nights.. it's looking quite good.

 

[BlueBaron]

Brock Boeser has 6 points in 6 games, hopefully he can keep it up. It's really going to depend how much ice time coach Green is going to give him.. but from the trend we're seeing.. Sedins getting less then 13 minutes on some nights.. it's looking quite good.

You really think a point a game is realistic or did you just mean keep producing?

Tough to choose, so many good horses in the race. I'm going to go with Butcher.

 

[Slimmy]

Eriksson-Ek, possibly.

 

[Apotheosis]

Keller is my choice.

 

[Grub]

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You really think a point a game is realistic or did you just mean keep producing?

Tough to choose, so many good horses in the race. I'm going to go with Butcher.

I meant production wise. A point a game is definately not realistic, but one can hope.

 

[jetsforever]

Honourable mention to Kyle Connor - missed 5 games due to AHL but he has 2 points in 2 games and looks more than good enough to stay.