03-11-2015, 09:22 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary
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Calder Trophy Race: Johnny Gaudreau v Filip Forsberg & Ekblad too
Johnny: 53 points in 67 games
Forsberg: 53 points in 69 games
It seems the race will really be down to the wire this season for the NHL's rookie of the year award.
Johnny is getting hot at the perfect time while Forsberg has found himself in a bit of a slump coinciding with Nashville's struggles. Both guys are very deserving but I'm thinking Johnny can/will catch Forsberg down the home stretch in point totals. While the Calder Trophy is all about points, I think the scoring leader will be given the award this year.
I don't think Ekblad will get enough votes to be a realistic threat against the other two even though he's got that nice big body all the Florida hunnies are going crazy for.
What are your guys' thoughts?
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03-11-2015, 09:24 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Still think Ekblad wins it.
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03-11-2015, 09:25 PM
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Franchise Player
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Location: Chicago
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Please change the title
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03-11-2015, 09:25 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Calgary
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yeah, settle down lol
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03-11-2015, 09:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Terrible thread title.
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03-11-2015, 09:26 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Lol at the title
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03-11-2015, 09:29 PM
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Franchise Player
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I wonder how much of Nashville's resurgence helps Forsberg's candidacy. Flames have obviously bounced back in a big way, but the Preds have been near the top of the league most of the year and Forsberg played a big role in that (usually the flashy scorer gets more credit than the goalie who's actually responsible).
I think I agree, though, that ultimately the guy who wins the scoring race probably gets the trophy.
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03-11-2015, 09:32 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I'd say Filip is ahead by cyril sneer's nose.
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03-11-2015, 09:33 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Real mature OP. Kid deserves some respect for his efforts as well. In case you need a reminder, it's FORSBERG.
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03-11-2015, 09:33 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnySkittles
Still think Ekblad wins it.
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It's close enough that it will go to a guy that makes the playoffs and it is not looking good for Florida at the moment.
Last edited by nfotiu; 03-11-2015 at 09:43 PM.
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03-11-2015, 09:34 PM
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Franchise Player
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I bet the title sounded really funny in your head...
Forsberg isn't even an Oiler or Canuck.
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03-11-2015, 09:42 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Montreal
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Ekblad has actually slowed down quite a bit over the past month, I think Johnny has a real good shot to win it.
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03-11-2015, 09:50 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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I posted this on Twitter, for those interested:
"Johnny Hockey closing in on Filip Forsberg in PPG (pts per gm) for rookies; 0.77 Vs 0.78 incl. pts tonight though he may not be done. #ANAvsCGY #Flames"
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03-11-2015, 10:12 PM
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Commie Referee
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I'd give it to Ekblad. To see an 18 year old d-man do what he has done this season, it's pretty unreal.
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03-11-2015, 10:13 PM
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SCORING WINGER
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: In da dome, chillin with Jarome
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Ekblad probably wins this - but you also gotta include Klingberg from Dallas in the mix, check out his stats.
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03-11-2015, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
I'd give it to Ekblad. To see an 18 year old d-man do what he has done this season, it's pretty unreal.
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I'm not gonna give him any bonus points for being 18 or a D-Man just like Johnny shouldn't get bonus points for being 5'6 and Forsberg shouldn't get bonus points for "Man, Washington could have him on their RW right now, beside Ovie and Backstrom. At least they have Curtis Glencross".
That said, he's 27th in defenseman scoring which is no doubt a fantastic rookie season.
Klingberg is 23rd in defenseman scoring which is even better for a rookie. He's 4 years older but that doesn't make him less of an NHL rookie... he's never even had an AHL season.
Gaudreau is 42nd in forward scoring and tied for 18th among wingers (13th at LW).
Forsberg is 32nd among forwards and 19th among centers.
Definitely four players who are already flat out stars.
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Last edited by GranteedEV; 03-11-2015 at 10:32 PM.
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03-11-2015, 11:04 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I say who cares. We know what the real victory this year is. Besides, winning it does not mean you have a superstar on your hands that is going to be a better player than the runner ups.
Wasn't Iginla a runner up and Brian Berard won or something?
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03-11-2015, 11:08 PM
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Franchise Player
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What was the original thread title?
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03-11-2015, 11:10 PM
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wins 10 internets
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
I'd give it to Ekblad. To see an 18 year old d-man do what he has done this season, it's pretty unreal.
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If the Flames make the playoffs I think that gives Gaudreau the edge, as I don't think they would without him. It'll be a two horse race between Johnny and Forsberg down the stretch I think
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03-11-2015, 11:12 PM
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Appealing my suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albertGQ
What was the original thread title?
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Lame and immature.
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