The 2014-15 NHL Calder Race
Dobber
2014-12-10
Dobber takes a look at the Calder Trophy race and gives his updated picks.
With approximately 25 games in the books, we have a much better handle on how the rookie race is shaping up, as well as which rookies provide fantasy value in the immediate future. We know that John Gibson is in the AHL for the duration, barring an injury to Frederick Andersen. We know that Sam Reinhart is back in junior and Sam Bennett will be when he recovers from injury. And after a great camp and start to the season, Anthony Duclair will be going to the WJC – he may have trouble getting back on the roster again this season as a result (I’ve seen it many times before).
I’ve put together a list of 15 rookies who will put together a strong enough 50 or 55 games to impress and at times garner fantasy value. I’ll note my preseason Calder ranking. Note that this is not a ranking of their play to date, but their anticipated play for the duration of the season.
Top Skater Views
| Players | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| KENT JOHNSON |
 CBJ | |
| TRISTAN LUNEAU |
 ANA | |
| LOGAN COOLEY |
 UTA | |
| ADAM FANTILLI |
CBJ | |
| CONNOR MCDAVID |
 EDM
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Top Goalie Profile Views
| Players | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| STUART SKINNER |
 WPG | |
| SEBASTIAN COSSA |
UTA | |
| DYLAN GARAND |
 NYR | |
| DUSTIN WOLF |
 CGY | |
| LUKAS DOSTAL |
ANA
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LINE COMBOS
| Frequency |
CGY Players
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|---|---|---|
| 26.7 | JOEL FARABEE MATT CORONATO MIKAEL BACKLUND | |
| 17.5 | RYAN STROME MARTIN POSPISIL MATVEI GRIDIN | |
| 17.1 | WILLIAM STROMGREN ADAM KLAPKA JONATHAN CASTAGNA | |
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