Epic Calder Battle in 2024-25 Season

[CanadienShark]

*cough* Seamus Casey in the AHL *cough*

Definitely would have been a dark horse candidate.

 

[Fraser28]

I certainly wouldn't be complaining. Stankoven was always going to be in the mix even if everyone was fully healthy and playing though.

For sure. But a lot of people wrote off his chances due to the injury. I think that was premature.

 

[zombie kopitar]

Mack is gonna have a better rookie year than Bedard, that's all I'm gonna say

 

[CanadienShark]

For sure. But a lot of people wrote off his chances due to the injury. I think that was premature.

Here's to hoping. Celebrini has been incredible all over the ice in his limited games. This year is so stacked with talent. Michkov, Celebrini, Hutson, Stankoven, Smith all seem like the calibre of players that would be a top contender in every year, then there's dark horses like Casey to add to the mix.

 

[Fraser28]

Here's to hoping. Celebrini has been incredible all over the ice in his limited games. This year is so stacked with talent. Michkov, Celebrini, Hutson, Stankoven, Smith all seem like the calibre of players that would be a top contender in every year, then there's dark horses like Casey to add to the mix.

Yeah it’s an awesome year for the Calder race. I hope Michkov is in the lineup tomorrow so we can see him head to head with Celebrini.

One thing we haven’t had from Celebrini yet is a road game, which we’ll see starting tonight.

 

[CanadienShark]

Yeah it’s an awesome year for the Calder race. I hope Michkov is in the lineup tomorrow so we can see him head to head with Celebrini.

Celebrini could use a fight in his resume... Michkov vs Celebrini.

 

[OverTheLine]

Didn’t make it on the scoreboard tonight, but Celebrini was very noticeable on both sides of the ice. Seemed like one of the most consistently dangerous players on the ice while playing responsible defensive hockey in his own zone. Not exactly the kind of play Calder voters might look for, but he’s remarkably mature for being like four games in.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Still think Stankoven will win it if not some unlucky injures. People were right, Tortorella's hockey isn't for winning Calder. Of course Michkov will keep scoring because of talent, but Dallas is just better and more offensive team.

 

[Lunatik]

Bump

Rookies with 5 or more points.

Rookie goalies, there are few enough I just snipped all of em

IMO the top candidates for RotY have to be Michkov, Stankoven, Hutson and Wolf currently, but with more GP Celebrini will probably enter the mix.

These stats are prior to Tuesday's games.

 

[Kielbasa]

Bump

Rookies with 5 or more points.
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Rookie goalies, there are few enough I just snipped all of em
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IMO the top candidates for RotY have to be Michkov, Stankoven, Hutson and Wolf currently, but with more GP Celebrini will probably enter the mix.

These stats are prior to Tuesday's games.

I think goalies are at a huge disadvantage in the Calder conversation. I love Wolf but if he wants to get the Calder, he's going to have to play well enough to finish as a finalist for the Vezina.

 

[Lunatik]

I think goalies are at a huge disadvantage in the Calder conversation. I love Wolf but if he wants to get the Calder, he's going to have to play well enough to finish as a finalist for the Vezina.

They definitely have a disadvantage, I can't argue that. I'm not sure he'll have to be a Vezina finalist, but probably top 5 for sure. Frankly, I'll just be pleased if Wolf is a finalist, this is a very good crop of rookies this year