Epic Calder Race 2024-25

[Jamaican Patty]

Sharks say hello with Celebrini, Smith and Askarov. And in the long run, you take that Sharks threesome every day of the week.

You’re telling me you would take 3 players that were high first round picks (including a 1st overall) over 3 players who were not even drafted in the first round? Wow who would have thought.

 

[Karma Police]

I'll say it from the start I love Hutson and I'm a habs fan,

But, regardless of that, I still feel like a defenseman should be regarded as more difficult than a forward position to play and more so when you're a rookie. IMO, He's not a defensive mastermind, but putting up those kind of points while playing defence is arguably WAY more exceptional than a forward unless the points spread are outrageous

 

[JIMVINNY]

I'd prefer Hutson doesn't win. A calder trophy would increase the value of his next contract, and I'm not interested in that.

 

[red devil]

 

[SnapVirus]

Hes 6th in the entire NHL for defenceman scoring. And probably our best player.

Calder favourite.

 

[Doom Bot]

Fun matchup between Hughes and Hutson tonight. You can really see the similarities. Hughes has optimized and simplified his game over the years while still being dynamic and becoming a great defender, hopefully Hutson follows the same path.

 

[Colezuki]

Will be fun to see how the season continues but Hutson since he’s gotten to PP1 it’s revitalized it.

I’d say if the Habs make the playoffs lane takes jt

 

[Bouboumaster]

lol, f*** the Calder, Hutson is gunning for the Norris

 

[Tw1ster]

Epic Calder race indeed

 

[JustAHabFan]

To appreciate Hutson's son game you have to watch the last minute of the Habs - Canucks game. Hutson caused so much trouble in Canucks zone and forced the Canucks to take the penalty late in the game. In the ensuring penalty in OT, he feed Suzuki with a good pass resulting in the game winning goal from Suzuki. During the whole game, Hutson made so many good play but his teammates can't convert. The game should never go to OT if Habs players converted Hutson's plays.

 

[Timo Time]

Hell of race so far

 

[417]

I'd prefer Hutson doesn't win. A calder trophy would increase the value of his next contract, and I'm not interested in that.

What an odd post

 

[Zalos]

I'm just going to say it... If a rookie defenseman ends a full year with as many points (or more points) than all the rookie forwards, he should get the Calder for sure. Especially if his competition is at the skill level of rookies like Celebrini and Michkov.

If Macklin and Matvei want the Calder, they will have to get at least 10+ points over Hutson by the end of the year. No offense meant to those two incredible players.

 

[Guy Larose]

I'm just going to say it... If a rookie defenseman ends a full year with as many points (or more points) than all the rookie forwards, he should get the Calder for sure. Especially if his competition is at the skill level of rookies like Celebrini and Michkov.

If Macklin and Matvei want the Calder, they will have to get at least 10+ points over Hutson by the end of the year. No offense meant to those two incredible players.

Impossible, HF told me so.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I don’t know who’s going to win but man, Hutson’s a freaking star.

 

[Habssince89]

Lane Hutson's sky is the limit. Haven't had this potential on the blueline since PK

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

I'm just going to say it... If a rookie defenseman ends a full year with as many points (or more points) than all the rookie forwards, he should get the Calder for sure. Especially if his competition is at the skill level of rookies like Celebrini and Michkov.

If Macklin and Matvei want the Calder, they will have to get at least 10+ points over Hutson by the end of the year. No offense meant to those two incredible players.

I feel like dmen are undervalued overall- mackinnon has 65 points, +13, 23:06 toi. Makar has 49 points, +13, 25:31 toi. Makar eats +2 minutes a game, has to stop the opponent to a greater degree while still generating offense, but Mac gets voted 2nd best player while Makar is voted 5th at best, and this ain’t even his best season. Dmen value> forwards, there i said it.

 

[JustAHabFan]

I don’t know who’s going to win but man, Hutson’s a freaking star.

He could have a couple more assists if his teammates can convert some of his incredible plays.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Hutson was incredible tonight, he's improving every week. Only two minus games in his last 15, he's improving defensively too. Super impressed. If Celebrini has any more lulls Hutson is going to take it. Doesn't seem like he's slowing down at all. Special rookie class overall.

 

[karltonian]

Welp Feb 4 ought to be interesting.

 

[Boyon90]

I'm just going to say it... If a rookie defenseman ends a full year with as many points (or more points) than all the rookie forwards, he should get the Calder for sure. Especially if his competition is at the skill level of rookies like Celebrini and Michkov.

If Macklin and Matvei want the Calder, they will have to get at least 10+ points over Hutson by the end of the year. No offense meant to those two incredible players.

you would have to look at other things like + - and more, and since a good defense spends arguably more time on the ice, I think its easier for him to be on the point sheet for assists, but then there it is, very few defense get that opportunity and those who dont dont have quality time in the O zone, so that said Hutson is a very special player allowing himself all the O zone time, point for point, he gets it for sure

 

[Nicko999]

lol, f*** the Calder, Hutson is gunning for the Norris

Forget the Norris, Hutson is winning the Hart!!!

 

[JIMVINNY]

What an odd post

Yeah, I suppose facetiousness doesn't come across too well via text. If you could hear the inflection and tone I used when I said it to myself out loud, you'd probably have chuckled and identified the statement as wry humor.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Forget the Norris, Hutson is winning the Hart!!!

Why not all three

LFG!!!

 

[Habsrule]

Forget the Norris, Hutson is winning the Hart!!!

I’d prefer the Conn Smythe