Race for the Calder

[ItWasJustified]

There’s a reason the Hawks let Crawford go and didn’t sign a starting goalie in the off-season.

Because Blackhawks thought Delia and Subban was a capable goalie tandem?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Kevin Lankinen's 5 on 5 numbers are still really good after 11 starts.

19 goals against (303/322)
1.73 gaa
.940

- and only 2 regulation losses with 15 team points

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3rd most wins (6)
3rd most team points (15)
3rd best sv% (.925) (goalies with 8 starts or more)

 

[ColbyChaos]

Hoglander realistically isn't a contender to win, but if his points track upwards (in line with his overall play), he could definitely secure a nomination, which would make 4 nominees in a row for the Canucks.

That's something any fan could say about their guy...

 

[zcaptain]

Having had some pretty good rookies over the past 3 years (Boeser, Pettersson and Hughes), I think I have a pretty goo idea of what a high end rookie looks like.

Hoglander checks all the boxes, and probably more than most rookies named above (excluding goalies), except his goal scoring, which IMO, will come along. Is he a top 3 candidate, probably not at this moment, but not seeing him alongside other rookies, due to the scheduling, really complicates things, in terms of evaluation.

For those back east, I wish I could see your guys play, as the hi-lites are just that, and are not a great reflection of the true value. The one thing that really excites me about Hoglander, is his non-stop motor. It creates so much, both offensively and defensively.

To not have Hoglander put into the top 5 rookies, says to me, there must be some incredible rookies out there, as he is a human hi-lite reel, just about every shift. He reminds me of Gallagher in Montreal to a tee, already.

 

[Esq]

How do we account for Chicago's roster structure? Is there a point to be made that someone has to score the points and play in net?

Or should I believe that two undrafted guys and a pretty unheralded second round pick are suddenly three of the best rookies in the league?

I'm not saying I know the right answer to that, but I think it's a discussion that needs to be had.

This is a completely valid question. With our injuries up front, someone has to be there to score a few goals and stop a few pucks. But Suter/Kurashev/Lankinen are exceeding expectations across the board right now. I don't expect any of them to be in the top-3 in calder voting at the end of the day, but they definitely belong in this league and are making strong plays on a nightly basis.

 

[Tiger Svoboda]

Maybe Robertson in Dallas has a chance if he continue this pace. He is playing really well.

 

[Space umpire]

How do we account for Chicago's roster structure? Is there a point to be made that someone has to score the points and play in net?

Or should I believe that two undrafted guys and a pretty unheralded second round pick are suddenly three of the best rookies in the league?

I'm not saying I know the right answer to that, but I think it's a discussion that needs to be had.

So you’re sayin Beaudin and Mitchell should be 1-2 for the Calder?

 

[SimpleJack]

The Calder should go to the Hawks rookies collectively for doing what they're doing. Their combined efforts have been sensational, and i don't really see one that's standing out above the others. Every night it seems like someone else is stepping up and making plays. Lets see if they can keep it up.

 

[Kcb12345]

Maybe Robertson in Dallas has a chance if he continue this pace. He is playing really well.

Came here to say this. Starting to play like a top 6 forward, maybe the points will continue if the 2nd PP unit can do literally anything at all

 

[ColbyChaos]

Maybe Robertson in Dallas has a chance if he continue this pace. He is playing really well.

That’s great and all but What about Hoglander

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

That’s great and all but What about Hoglander

Won’t even finish top 5 in voting.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Kevin Lankinen is still the front runner.

His 5 on 5 numbers after 12 starts :

19 goals against (322/341)

1.58 gaa
.944

17 team points (only 2 regulation losses)

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From goalies 9 games or more :

3rd in save % (.931)
3rd in team points (17)
5th in wins (7)
6th in gaa (2.29)

 

[jonlin]

Kevin Lankinen actually went by Lafreniere in points now:

Lankinen 12Gp 0+2 2P
Lafreniere 14Gp 1+0 1P

And Lankinen is a goalie...

 

[NuxFan09]

Kevin Lankinen actually went by Lafreniere in points now:

Lankinen 12Gp 0+2 2P
Lafreniere 14Gp 1+0 1P

And Lankinen is a goalie...

Had to laugh at this. That's hilarious.

 

[CpatainCanuck]

Hoglander at 9 points now. He’s actually looked better than that statline indicates and has consistently been one of the Canucks best players this season.

 

[nowhereman]

Won’t even finish top 5 in voting.

The guy is 1 point out of leading the rookie scoring race. Did you happen to find a crystal ball that the rest of us aren't aware of?

That said, his points don't tell the whole story. He brings it every shift and has probably been the Canucks' most consistent player. IMO, he's been the best rookie skater, thus far.

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

The guy is 1 point out of leading the rookie scoring race. Did you happen to find a crystal ball that the rest of us aren't aware of?

Thats said, his points don't tell the store. He brings it every shift and has probably been the Canucks' most consistent player. IMO, he's been the best rookie skater, thus far.

Yes. It was a crystal ball. Cubic zirconia, big one—those f***ers don’t lie. It’s called science.

 

[ColbyChaos]

The guy is 1 point out of leading the rookie scoring race. Did you happen to find a crystal ball that the rest of us aren't aware of?

Thats said, his points don't tell the store. He brings it every shift and has probably been the Canucks' most consistent player. IMO, he's been the best rookie skater, thus far.

Hes played more games than the other rookies with 20GP meanwhile the players ahead of him, tied with him, and behind him have enough of a GP cushion to blow past Hoglander in scoring. Thats not even mentioning Lankinen who has been playing like an early vezina canidate let alone a calder finalist

 

[CpatainCanuck]

Hes played more games than the other rookies with 20GP meanwhile the players ahead of him, tied with him, and behind him have enough of a GP cushion to blow past Hoglander in scoring. Thats not even mentioning Lankinen who has been playing like an early vezina canidate let alone a calder finalist

But...but...can they do this?

 

[Steven Toast]

I would guess Kaprizov is the favourite at this point. But who knows? Not sure how long Kappy is out with injury for at lots of hockey left to play. Homer mention that Bouchard is playing very well for the Oilers.

 

[Dakota1615]

Kevin Lankinen is still the front runner.

His 5 on 5 numbers after 12 starts :

19 goals against (322/341)

1.58 gaa
.944

17 team points (only 2 regulation losses)

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From goalies 9 games or more :

3rd in save % (.931)
3rd in team points (17)
5th in wins (7)
6th in gaa (2.29)

Isnt Lankinen too old? I thought there was an age restriction on the calder?

 

[SamInVan]

But...but...can they do this?

We have another beauty on the West coast, he dominates possession. Calder voters can kiss my a$$ for getting last year wrong.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Isnt Lankinen too old? I thought there was an age restriction on the calder?

Yes there is.

He is 25. So not too old.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Isnt Lankinen too old? I thought there was an age restriction on the calder?

He is eligible for the Calder. Restriction is if you turn 26 before the season starts

We have another beauty on the West coast, he dominates possession. Calder voters can kiss my a$$ for getting last year wrong.

They made the right call

 

[Artorius Horus T]

The fact that Lankinen is in question, talks for both Calder and Vezina, is truly amazing!.