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Originally Posted by RyZ
Just like Ekblad being one of the major reasons if Florida makes it or Gaudreau being one of the major reasons the Flames might make it or Forsberg being one of the major reasons that Nashville is one of the top teams in the league?
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I'd argue Ekblad is bigger for Fla than Hutchinson is for Winnipeg because of Buf (until he got hurt). Alternatively, without Forsberg, Nashville has a lot less offence.
But I don't think the Calder has been based in the past on team success. In fact, lots of winners come from struggling teams who have to give a rookie more ice time. Or from good team who can shelter the rookie thus giving them good point production.