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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Actually, to say this guy or that guy is clearly the favourite, and foregoing all others, is what is silly.
Every year there are players that some fans think are a dead lock as the best rookies. Happens every year - like Kuznetsov and Drouin last year, or Tarasenko the prior year.
And every year there are guys that no one predicted - Stone, Forsberg and Klingberg this year; Palat, Johnson and Krug last year.
When it comes to the Calder, it isn't usually wise to hang your hat on one peg.
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This is a correct statement. Flames are on the upswing, it's not unbelievable that Bennett could hit 60 to 70 points next year. Johnny had 64 this year and only had 1 NHL game under his belt prior (a useless game to boot). I think Ovechkin playing that one extra year in Ruskieland during the 05 lockout benefited him when he returned for his rookie year.
It's also not unbelievable that McJesus could struggle a little out of the gate, especially on a team as brutal as the Oilers are and end up with only 40 to 60 points.
Having said that, my bet for Calder nominees next year in order are McDavid, Eichel, Bennett, but these three are by no means a shoe-in for the nominations.
PS: Kinda interesting that McDavid didn't lead his team in points. Granted, he had the highest PPG, but only this year. Last year Connor Brown had a better PPG than McDavid, and the year before as well.