The Calder Trophy is a three-player race between defenseman Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, forward Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks and goalie Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues.

NHL.com goes Behind the Numbers during the season pause to examine the front-runners for each NHL award using underlying statistics. This week we look at three potential finalists for the Calder ...

In overtime, Schaefer doubled down and scored the winner as well. His play overshadowed Auston Matthews becoming the Leafs' all-time goal-scoring leader, and he did it on Hockey Night in Canada.

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Wild are looking to add a big forward or a center and could be willing to trade their ...

Even with a good chunk of the season yet to play, New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is a lock to be the ...

No, Jason Robertson‘s name isn’t on the tip of the tongues of Calder Trophy voters. You won’t see Robertson, promising Dallas Stars rookie, as a favorite over frontrunner Kirill Kaprizov. As Robertson ...

The NHL’s bright rookies were all over the headlines throughout October, which means it's time for the first Calder Trophy Tracker of the regular season. The front-runners for the NHL’s rookie of the ...

At just 22 years old, Oliver Kapanen is not your typical rookie. Unlike others who burst onto the scene with headlines and high expectations, Kapanen embodies a more understated approach. Currently ...

The 2025-26 Calder Trophy case began with Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov as one of the favourites. While he has been stellar to start the season, other candidates like Matthew Schaefer, Zeev ...

The Detroit Red Wings have started the 2025-26 NHL season with their best 10-game record since the 2010-11 season. The team finished that regular season with a record of 47-25-10, good for first place ...

As the NHL reached its halfway mark on January 2, 2026, the competition for the Calder Trophy has intensified, showcasing a remarkable group of rookies. With the league transitioning to an 84-game ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carol Schram is a Vancouver-based reporter who covers hockey. At the beginning of the 2025-26 season, Ivan Demidov of the Montreal ...