Epic Calder Race 2024-25

[Fraser28]

I think this will be one of the best Calder races in a long time. Michkov v. Celebrini v. Stankoven. How many points will each of those three forwards get?

Or perhaps defenseman Hutson takes it.

What do you guys think: who wins it, and how does the race compare to other years?

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[Bouboumaster]

Lane Hutson will win it in the end, if he doesn't get hurt

 

[Fraser28]

Lane Hutson will win it in the end, if he doesn't get hurt

That would shock me. I don’t see him generating the same buzz as the high end forwards.

 

[Bouboumaster]

That would shock me. I don’t see him generating the same buzz as the high end forwards.

Really small sample size, I know, but he's 4 points in 4 games in the NHL, while also not making me cry myself to sleep like all the other defensemen we have on the team (other than Guhle obviously, Guhle's a machine)

 

[Fraser28]

Really small sample size, I know, but he's 4 points in 4 games in the NHL, while also not making me cry myself to sleep like all the other defensemen we have on the team (other than Guhle obviously, Guhle's a machine)

Fair enough. Definitely has a bright future and off to a great start.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Hutson

 

[ricky0034]

I hope Stankoven wins just because it would be hilarious to see people complain about him being eligible with him falling just short of the games requirement to not be eligible last season and a deep playoff run on top of that

 

[KrisLetAngry]

I think this will be one of the best Calder races in a long time. Michkov v. Celebrini v. Stankoven. How many points will each of those three get?

Or will defenseman Hutson take it?

What do you guys think: who wins it, and how does the race compare to other years?

Don't forget Will Smith.

Quite a few names this year. Should be exciting.

 

[Magic Mittens]

I hope Stankoven wins just because it would be hilarious to see people complain about him being eligible with him falling just short of the games requirement to not be eligible last season and a deep playoff run on top of that

True, but at the same time Dallas gets karma for 28 year old or whatever the f*** age Marakov was for beating a young Modano out for the Calder

I do think watching the 3 forwards will be an exciting race for the Calder

 

[Hull Fan]

Stankoven's going to lap the field point wise if he remains healthy. The question will be he's in Dallas so voters won't see him and 2nd how badly will he get docked for being eligible after last year's run.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Stankoven's going to lap the field point wise if he remains healthy. The question will be he's in Dallas so voters won't see him and 2nd how badly will he get docked for being eligible after last year's run.

“Lap the field” lmao. Biased much? I don’t think any rookie ever has done anything close to what you could call “lapping the field” except maybe Gretzky. It certainly won’t be Stankoven, whose upside is likely somewhere between Brendan Gallagher and Alex DeBrincat.

 

[ORRFForever]

It certainly won’t be Stankoven, whose upside is likely somewhere between Brendan Gallagher and Alex DeBrincat.

Stupid comment.

Stankoven's going to lap the field point wise if he remains healthy. The question will be he's in Dallas so voters won't see him and 2nd how badly will he get docked for being eligible after last year's run.

Calder Darkhorse for me : Mavrik Bourque.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Stupid comment.

Yeah, it’s such an insult to compare the great Stankoven to perennial 30 and 40 goal scorers. Lol, this place is so dumb sometimes

 

[ricky0034]

“Lap the field” lmao. Biased much? I don’t think any rookie ever has done anything close to what you could call “lapping the field” except maybe Gretzky. It certainly won’t be Stankoven, whose upside is likely somewhere between Brendan Gallagher and Alex DeBrincat.

the Billy Boucher disrespect is wild

 

[ORRFForever]

Stankoven's going to lap the field point wise if he remains healthy. The question will be he's in Dallas so voters won't see him and 2nd how badly will he get docked for being eligible after last year's run.

As a Dallas fan : Do you have any idea how bad Bourque is hurt? Any ETA on his return?

 

[CanadienShark]

Celebrini or Hutson because they play for teams I cheer for. No other reason.

 

[Hull Fan]

As a Dallas fan : Do you have any idea how bad Bourque is hurt? Any ETA on his return?

He was doubtful for game one, so just another game or two at most I'd imagine.

As for Stankoven, Dallas had the 3rd most goals scored in the league last season. They've brought back most of that offense and there's no reason to think this year they will regress. Stankoven had 30 total minutes of PP time last season. Tonight he had 2:14. If he averages over 2 minutes per game he'll 5x that this season.

He's the one rookie in the best position to excel due to the quality of the team he plays for. He's obviously not going to continue picking up 3 points a night but yeah, 60+ points is very attainable, which will be 10+ points more than everyone else, just like Bedard last season.

 

[TheBeard]

He's the one rookie in the best position to excel due to the quality of the team he plays for. He's obviously not going to continue picking up 3 points a night but yeah, 60+ points is very attainable, which will be 10+ points more than everyone else, just like Bedard last season

I’m expecting there to be at least 2 rookies to get to that point.

 

[MoneyManny]

That would shock me. I don’t see him generating the same buzz as the high end forwards.

Just him being a Hab will give him plenty of buzz if his performance is calder-worthy all season.

 

[Jovavic]

I got both Celebrini and Michkov on my fantasy team so hopefully they push each other to have great seasons! I'm excited to watch their progress, i feel invested lol (i have Bedard and Slafkovsky also, hope they have big years too)

 

[BoHorvat 53]

It's going to be one of Hutson or Michkov - I just think Michkov can be a 70-80 point player right away and Hutson can be a 50-60 point defenceman. If either one of these player's teams reach the playoffs, it'll go to that player, otherwise toss a coin.

 

[ps241]

Stankoven's going to lap the field point wise if he remains healthy. The question will be he's in Dallas so voters won't see him and 2nd how badly will he get docked for being eligible after last year's run.

As long as they keep letting professional hockey writers decide I’m not sure I trust the format all that much.

Stankoven is 21 which is perfectly fine for a rookie especially trying to break onto a stacked team. Yes he played 24 games last season (plus playoffs) but they have a cut off and he made it under. If they want to change the rule fine, but for now he complies.

As a neutral fan it doesn’t bother me that he is in the contest.

 

[PlushMinus]

Yeah, it’s such an insult to compare the great Stankoven to perennial 30 and 40 goal scorers. Lol, this place is so dumb sometimes

wtf are you talking about?? It's a Calder discussion - they're all rookies. None of them are perennial anything in the NHL yet.

I can't see Stankoven winning it but he is no slouch either. And he's playing with very good linemates on a potential Cup winning team

 

[Dr Pepper]

“Lap the field” lmao. Biased much? I don’t think any rookie ever has done anything close to what you could call “lapping the field” except maybe Gretzky. It certainly won’t be Stankoven, whose upside is likely somewhere between Brendan Gallagher and Alex DeBrincat.

Ah yes, Gretzky.

The perfect name you could've used, in a discussion about Calder Trophy winners.

Well done.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Ah yes, Gretzky.

The perfect name you could've used, in a discussion about Calder Trophy winners.

Well done.

he was discussing rookies, not calder winners.

He wasn't technically eligible but come on, 79-80 was Wayne's rookie year.