The Hockey News has compiled a list of contenders for the Calder Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s top rookie of the season.
Seattle forward Matthew Beniers tops the list.
In fourth place in the ranking is the Russian goalkeeper “Carolina” Petr Kochetkov .
List of Calder Trophy contenders according to The Hockey News:
1. Matthieu Beniers (Seattle)
2. Owen Power (Buffalo)
3. Logan Thompson (Vegas)
4. Petr Kochetkov (Carolina)
5. Cole Perfetti (Winnipeg)
6. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa)
7. Stuart Skinner (Edmonton)
8. Jack Quinn (Ox)
9. Wyatt Johnston (Dallas)
10. Jonathan Berggren (Detroit)
Kochetkov has played 17 NHL games this season, including three clear rounds.
Source : MatchTV

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