BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Okay... Too much Wings talk around here. I love the Wings, but love the NHL as a whole too. So yeah, next season starts in October... I know this, but any idea as to who could win Calder? I've been having debates, but here it goes. One of these 3, IMO, will win it... Stamkos - He's going to probably be on the second line for Tampa and have a permanent role on the powerplay right away. Turris - Already has 3 games in, so he'll come in as a steady player. A top 2 line for Phoenix and a big go-to-guy. Bernier - I think he'll earn himself starter as the season progresses. As early as the first 2 weeks, when Labarbara has crappy nights and Bernier comes in and dominates. Who do you think has a shot? And is there any Wings that could potentially make a splash as a rookie sensation? Is Helm going to be considered a rook? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 No Wings, probably Stamkos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Oh yeah, forgot Karl Azner. I don't really know if Drew Doughty will step in yet, but he was labelled as the most NHL ready in the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Voracek could be in the running for Columbus if he makes the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Not Bernier. He's gonna be great but not yet. Besides, he has such a tough job. No goalie could maintain respectable numbers for LA. Drew Doughty is the real deal but I can't see him putting up big numbers therefore no-one will notice him. It's bullcrap. Kyle Turris will win it I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 its time for a defensemen to take it again Drew Doughty this one is going to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 to be eligible is it that you have to be in your first full season as a starter, because if helm isnt eligible than turris shouldnt be eligible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 to be eligible is it that you have to be in your first full season as a starter, because if helm isnt eligible than turris shouldnt be eligible Nah, I think you can be eleigible as a sophomore if you've played less than 20 games or something. So both Helm and Turris would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Nah, I think you can be eleigible as a sophomore if you've played less than 20 games or something. So both Helm and Turris would be. oh ok thats sweet, so i think the top 3 next year will be Stamkos, Okposo, and Turris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Nah, I think you can be eleigible as a sophomore if you've played less than 20 games or something. So both Helm and Turris would be. Helm played 25 games including playoffs though. If playoffs isn't included than that's just weird. Playoffs give you more experience than anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 i gotta think Stamkos.. the Tampa PP is going to be strong and you gott figure he'll be on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Helm played 25 games including playoffs though. If playoffs isn't included than that's just weird. Playoffs give you more experience than anything. I was wrong. I just read it was no more than 25 games for eligibility. So even if playoffs do count, Helm will be eligible. Not that he'll win it anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Jimmy Howard Ozzie will go down with a fluke injury, Jimmy will come in and lead us to the promise land Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Helm played 25 games including playoffs though. If playoffs isn't included than that's just weird. Playoffs give you more experience than anything. Correct me if im wrong, but didn't Jaques Plante win a cup his rookie year, than win the Calder the next year? EDIT: My mistake it was Ken Dryden. Thxs snipe Edited July 4, 2008 by EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeShow 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Correct me if im wrong, but didn't Jaques Plante win a cup his rookie year, than win the Calder the next year? I know Ken Dryden won a cup+conn smythe and then next year calder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 I'm surprised no one has mention Brunnstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 villie liemo or however u spell it. i put him on my wings dynasty team in nhl 08 and he is tearing it up, i didnt know he was only 23. i know he wont win, but hopefully he is another great find by this team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 villie liemo or however u spell it. i put him on my wings dynasty team in nhl 08 and he is tearing it up, i didnt know he was only 23. i know he wont win, but hopefully he is another great find by this team Well, in that case if Leino did well in NHL 08, I can't think of a reason that he wouldn't win the Calder. Unless of course, he does poorly in 2K8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nikolai Kulemin is going to get first-line time in Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nikolai Kulemin is going to get first-line time in Toronto. Well, getting first-line time in TO next season won't any achievement but I totally forgot about him. He's gonna be good straight off the bat, for sure. But I don't think he'll match the numbers of someone like Turris or Stamkos but he'll be a great PKer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 7, 2008 villie liemo or however u spell it. i put him on my wings dynasty team in nhl 08 and he is tearing it up, i didnt know he was only 23. i know he wont win, but hopefully he is another great find by this team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nikolai Kulemin is going to get first-line time in Toronto. Yeah, nice pick by Toronto. They drafted him as a mediocre Russian player, but two years after that, he tore it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYags 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Well, in that case if Leino did well in NHL 08, I can't think of a reason that he wouldn't win the Calder. Unless of course, he does poorly in 2K8. Well played, sir. Well played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nikita Filatov FTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nikita Filatov FTW! I would imagine the kid will play in the CHL next season. Likely Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
