Will Zary play his way into the Calder conversation?

[jg13]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1745105652345708735

Looks like Bedard will miss 15-22 games.

Current stat lines:
Bedard: 39GP 15G, 18A for 33P and -22 (0.85PPG)
Zary: 31GP 9G, 12A for 21P and +13 (0.68PPG)

If Zary continues to play at this pace and Bedard comes back after 15 games Zary would be 2 points back of Bedard and if Bedard comes back after 22 games Zary would be 4 points ahead of Bedard and quite possibly in the rookie scoring lead.

Either way, certainly looks like he's going to be in the conversation at this point.

[Canada 02]

if Panarin can win the Calder ...

[FanIn80]

This is so confusing. I remember suggesting this very scenario could happen, but people here were just so adament that I was wrong. I mean, they were so convincing when they said I didn't know what I was talking about... I just naturally assumed they were right.

Now I don't know what to believe.

[DoubleK]

It's Faber's to lose now IMO.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

This is so confusing. I remember suggesting this very scenario could happen, but people here were just so adament that I was wrong. I mean, they were so convincing when they said I didn't know what I was talking about... I just naturally assumed they were right.

Now I don't know what to believe.

You predicted Bedard's injury?

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

This is so confusing. I remember suggesting this very scenario could happen, but people here were just so adament that I was wrong. I mean, they were so convincing when they said I didn't know what I was talking about... I just naturally assumed they were right.

Now I don't know what to believe.

I dunno, man. I just looked through the thread and I don’t see what you could possibly be talking about.

[TheKiprusoffResurrection]

Hmmm, with Bedard out I think Zary has a real chance at this. Leads rookies in +/-, not far off in points and goals. At the very least I like his chances as a runner-up, which would still be quite the result! What a nice surprise he has been this season. A bright light when we really needed one!

[Roof-Daddy]

I love the optimism but if Bedard doesn't miss too much time he is winning this hands down IMO

Almost a point per game as an 18 year old straight out of junior and he's leading his team in scoring by a country mile, so basically putting up those numbers on his own.

Plus he's got all the 1st overall hype on his side.

[TheKiprusoffResurrection]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I love the optimism but if Bedard doesn't miss too much time he is winning this hands down IMO

Almost a point per game as an 18 year old straight out of junior and he's leading his team in scoring by a country mile, so basically putting up those numbers on his own.

Plus he's got all the 1st overall hype on his side.

If everything goes as planned for Bedard, he only misses 15ish games, and he returns with similar production, you're probably right. But those are big "if's", let's see how it all plays out.

And again, a runner-up finish for Zary (2nd or 3rd) would still be very impressive and make me rather happy. Something the current Flames team doesn't do all that often!

[Johnny Makarov]

Won't Bedard lose a ton of strength by only drinking milkshakes the next 8 weeks?

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

This is so confusing. I remember suggesting this very scenario could happen, but people here were just so adament that I was wrong. I mean, they were so convincing when they said I didn't know what I was talking about... I just naturally assumed they were right.

Now I don't know what to believe.

Wow, you're amazing!

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Won't Bedard lose a ton of strength by only drinking milkshakes the next 8 weeks?

Not if they're protein shakes bro

[Robbob]

Yeah, Bedard will probably miss 20 games and will still finish with about 60 games. If he is anywhere near the top of the rookie scorers with 20 less games played it is a slam dunk.

[activeStick]

Finally, somebody loves us!

https://twitter.com/user/status/1745208894086111441

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Finally, somebody loves us!

https://twitter.com/user/status/1745208894086111441

As someone who moved from Saskatoon to Calgary, it's definitely an upgrade (Not to disparage S'toon, a nice city in its own right)/

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by VilleN

As someone who moved from Saskatoon to Calgary, it's definitely an upgrade Sa(Not to disparage S'toon, a nice city in its own right)/

Saskatoon is just like a really big version of any Canadian prairie town.

When I go there, I still get town vibes. The "town" just stretches out further for some reason.

Reminiscent of old Calgary, which used to have those same town vibes once upon a time.

[DazzlinDino]

Bet we see Zary start to raise his game. This could be a good motivator for him to gain leadership and confidence.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

This is so confusing. I remember suggesting this very scenario could happen, but people here were just so adament that I was wrong. I mean, they were so convincing when they said I didn't know what I was talking about... I just naturally assumed they were right.

Now I don't know what to believe.

I don't think this is at all the scenario you said could happen. Your scenario was Zary leading the Flames in points and the Flames making the POs, leading to some 1st place Calder votes. At the moment Zary is tied for 9th on the Flames and the Flames are on the outside.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I don't think this is at all the scenario you said could happen. Your scenario was Zary leading the Flames in points and the Flames making the POs, leading to some 1st place Calder votes. At the moment Zary is tied for 9th on the Flames and the Flames are on the outside.

Zary has played 10 less games than most other players on the team. He's 3rd in PPG behind Coleman and Kadri. That being said, unless Zary ups his game in a big way or the other competition falls off, he's not beating Bedard or Hughes. I don't see Zary dragging this bunch into the playoffs.

Pretty awesome to have a prospect, who apparently was underserving of playing even a single NHL game last year, get Calder consideration.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by blankall

Zary has played 10 less games than most other players on the team. He's 3rd in PPG behind Coleman and Kadri. That being said, unless Zary ups his game in a big way or the other competition falls off, he's not beating Bedard or Hughes. I don't see Zary dragging this bunch into the playoffs.

Pretty awesome to have a prospect, who apparently was underserving of playing even a single NHL game last year, get Calder consideration.

I know the games played, but the scenario took that into account, obviously.