2014/15 Rookie Watch

[The Fonz]

Notable players to watch this upcoming season, all Calder Trophy eligible (I think Strome and Pearson are? Not 100% sure). I'll try to pull names from the list if the player gets cut.

Undrafted:
2008 eligible - Josh Jooris

2010:
24th - Kevin Hayes
26th - Evgeny Kuznetsov

2011:
5th - Ryan Strome
39th - John Gibson
45th - Markus Granlund
104th - Gaudreau

2012:
4th - Griffin Reinhart
7th - Matt Dumba
8th - Derrick Pouliot
11th - Filip Forsberg
18th - Teuvo Teravainen
30th - Tanner Pearson
60th - Damon Severson

2013:
3rd - Johnathan Drouin
9th - Bo Horvat
12th - Max Domi
17th - Curtis Lazar
18th - Mirco Mueller
20th - Anthony Mantha
22nd - Emile Poirier
23rd - Andre Burakovsky
24th - Hunter Shinkaruk
80th - Anthony Duclair

2014:
1st - Aaron Ekblad
2nd - Sam Reinhart
3rd - Leon Draisaitl
4th - Sam Bennett
5th - Michael Dal Colle
8th - William Nylander
9th - Nikolaj Ehlers
27th - Nikolay Goldobin


EDIT: players added

[TurdFerguson]

Some interesting stories to follow this season for sure. Once I'm really watching are:
-If TT can lock down top 6 in Chi then he should have a really strong year.
-Drouin probably is the most expected player to dominate. Really curious to see him in NHL action.
-Ehlers has been impressive in camp from what i have read.
-Gaudreau either lights the word on fire or...doesn't

a TT/JG/Drouin Calder reace would be fun. All "smaller" highly skilled players.

[Tron_fdc]

Agree with JG. He either comes in and piles up points, or he gets nothing. I can't see him developing into a 3rd line checker......it's pretty black and white there.

Drouin is the guy most will be picking to win the Calder, which he should if he plays to his potential.

I also always like following guys that come from nowhere like Tomas Hertl (as long as it doesn't include Canuck or Oiler draft picks). Or Toronto.

[Tinordi]

My money's on Kuznetsov, Gibson or Drouin.

[TurdFerguson]

Kuznetsov is a key name not on that list. Would be my bet for the Caldar right now.

[Tinordi]

Originally Posted by TurdFerguson

Kuznetsov is a key name not on that list. Would be my bet for the Caldar right now.

Gibson as well.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

My money's on Kuznetsov, Gibson or Drouin.

I think this is about the 3rd year in a row that someone has picked him for the Calder.

Maybe he pulls a Peter Stastny and comes over at 26 to ensure his victory.

(not saying that was PS's motivation)

[Freeway]

Poirier's out til late October/early November most likely, almost definitely starts in Adirondack.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think this is about the 3rd year in a row that someone has picked him for the Calder.

Maybe he pulls a Peter Stastny and comes over at 26 to ensure his victory.

(not saying that was PS's motivation)

But he is over, has been for a bit now.

17 games last year, 9 points.

[zukes]

Nikita Zadorov would still be a rookie, though he'd be a longshot at best for the Calder.

[codynw]

Yea, Kuznetsov is actually playing in the NHL this year. He'll be in the Calder conversation for sure.

[FBI]

Gaudreau is the only one who doesn't get a first name!

[#-3]

I think the good money is on a John. Is there somewhere you can package all three together and bet?

[JiriHrdina]

Jiri Sekac, not a traditional rookie, but a guy that looks to get top 6 minutes in Montreal. Could be a great late round sleeper in pools

[Da_Chief]

Taylor Hall.

[The Fonz]

Domi got sent back to Jr.

[CalgaryFan1988]

My money is on Gibson.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

My money is on Gibson.

He has the potential for sure, it may depend on who ends up getting the most starts between him and Andersen.

Last year in 29 games Andersen went 20-5-0, 2.29 GAA and a 0.923 Save Percentage and he finished 9th in Calder voting.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Edit: finally found it, Anderson was injured. Answered my own question.

[FlameZilla]

Strome is ready to contribute. Teravainen has the burden of expectation and a tough lineup to crack, but if he gets the opportunity he'll be dynamite. Ditto for Drouin.

My dark horse Calder winner would be Mantha if he hadn't fractured his tibia.

Gaudreau could have a shot at this one.