grsbmd 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 At this time last year we all pretty well knew who would win the Calder, but this year I'm struggling to even think of rookies who are supposed to be good. Off the top of my head, all that comes to mind are Erik Johnson and Jack Johnson. Who are going to be the top rookies this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 Does Grigs qualify for this ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#1redwingfan 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 At this time last year we all pretty well knew who would win the Calder, but this year I'm struggling to even think of rookies who are supposed to be good. Off the top of my head, all that comes to mind are Erik Johnson and Jack Johnson. Who are going to be the top rookies this year? Jonathan Toews probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 (edited) Does Grigs qualify for this ? why wouldnt he ? its his first yr others who im guessing might be rookies this year bobby ryan jonathan toews martin hanzal carey price andrei kostitsyn ( played 22games , might be eligible for calder this yr) marc staal luc bourdon nicklas backstrom jack johnson erik johnson if i was a betting man the rookie of the year would be nicklas backstrom or jack johnson, wouldnt count out toews as well Edited July 29, 2007 by kindlwillbegreat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 What about Erik Johnson? There's also Peter Mueller, Tuukka Rask might play, Kyle Okposo, Derick Brassard, TJ Oshie, Andrew Cogliano... There's a few guys that make the cut, but if I were to predict the Calder finalists it would be amongst Jonathan Toews, Nicklas Backstrom, and I have a feeling Marc Staal will be the go to defenseman in New York... Seeing as they have no D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 Definitely less hype for the rookies this year, hopefully there is still a good crop for the Calder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 what about that kane kid from Chicago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 what about that kane kid from Chicago I can't see him playing. He played one OHL season, I don't think he's NHL ready, or NHL size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 why wouldnt he ? its his first yr In case you did not know, a player must not have attained his 26 birthday by September 15th of the season in which he is eligable. This rule was implemented after Sergei Makarov won the Calder trophy in 1990. Grigorenko is only 24 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 In case you did not know, a player must not have attained his 26 birthday by September 15th of the season in which he is eligable. This rule was implemented after Sergei Makarov won the Calder trophy in 1990. Grigorenko is only 24 though. I honestly think that's a dumb ass rule. A first year is a first year, age is just a number. Very stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 In case you did not know, a player must not have attained his 26 birthday by September 15th of the season in which he is eligable. This rule was implemented after Sergei Makarov won the Calder trophy in 1990. Grigorenko is only 24 though. ya i knew that rule but i didnt say anything cause like you said hes only 24 still had a few yrs left before he wouldnt be eligible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 I honestly think that's a dumb ass rule. A first year is a first year, age is just a number. Very stupid. He palyed against the best players outside of the NHL for almost 10 years. He didn't had a leg up on the competition for Calder that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 Jack "MF" Johnson !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites