rage 24 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Come on rage! Have a little faith! lol. I'll try man! I really will!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) It will be Tavares. Just like clockwork the NHL will promote the biggest name they can. Must concur. It would be weird to have back to back goaltenders though. Dindn't Mason from Columbus win last year? Edited January 10, 2010 by Marty Barry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 I included Bergfors. Thanks for pointing him out. He is definitely noteworthy. BUT GO HOWIE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Stats updated through games of Wednesday, January 13th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 As much as I am pumped about what Howard is doing I just don't see how Myers isn't the clear cut leader at this point. Howard's play has a pretty big argument for being the most important/biggest impact for team out of that list considering our injurys and defensive stat improvements. That is absolutely true. Which will only help Howard's cause for a nomination. I also think considering the rocky start to the season he had his turn around is really something ppl may get behind. Howard is basically on pace to set the same numbers as Mason did last season. He won't have the shutouts but that's not really a huge deal. It's all speculation anyways. He must maintain the same level of play he has had lately. If he does that there is no reason that he can't be an actual contender. Tavares has been hot and cold. Trust me, I have the guy in my pool. He hasn't been spectacular and shares the rookie point lead with Duchene. Mason's Calder numbers were 33 wins 2.44 GAA 91.6 SV%. I believe those numbers are accurate. Howard has 16 wins 2.14 GAA and 92.8 SV% If anything that's a testament to how consistent Howard has been since his rough start. Although shutouts are great when you look at Mason's stats in the games he didn't get shutouts it's hardly a comparison to Howard's day in and day out performance. Either way, I can see one of Raask or Howard getting nominated but for some reason I doubt we see back to back goaltenders winning. To me the only lock for a nominations at this point is Tyler Myers. After that you could have Howard/Raask and Tavares/Duchesne. In the end it has to be Myers (assuming everyone stays on their current pace). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 I'd give it to Myers at this point in the season.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Isnt Semyon Varlamov a rookie also? He got hurt but is having a fine season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Isnt Semyon Varlamov a rookie also? He got hurt but is having a fine season. Ya he is also a rookie and in contention for the Calder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Yes, I was considering putting Varlamov on the list but he has been out with a lower body injury since Dec 7th. He is expected to miss another week after tweeking the injury. Unfortunately when players miss too much playing time they end up dropping out of contention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Stats updated through Saturday, Jan. 16th games. Howie deserved a better fate. Although his win-loss record is not bad it could have been a whole lot better with a full Wings team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 Stats updated through games of Tuesday, January 19th. Duchene had a good game against the Oilers but seems everyone else is having their good game against the Oilers....LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 i think its funny how i guy drafted in 2003 could become rookie of the year 8 years later. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 Drafted after freshman year, just before the lockout. Being a Red Wing Prospect, all of these things add up to time spent not in the NHL. But apparently time well spent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliverck 3 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 I don't see Howard winning this. I'd love it if he did, we all know the Wings star rookies have been screwed out of the Calder for years. Even Yzerman lost out to freaking Tom Barasso. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Stats updated through Sunday, Jan. 24th. Looks like Duchene had the best week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Best way to judge rookie of the year is how the player impacted his team. Jimmy Howard would have my vote (and for the record, I was very strongly against Jimmy Howard in the beginning of the season) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Matt Duchene and Tavares will definately get some of the strongest considerations. Seeing how he has played so far, Howard could very well be in there as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Updated through games of Sunday, Jan. 31st. Rask, Tavares and Bergfors all had a bad week. I would say Duchene had the best week again, Howard was second best this week and Myers ranked third this week.... IMHO...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 If you look at NHL.com, Jimmy is getting way more attention then Tavares these days. His play this season hasn't warranted him a Calder yet but if he plays like this for the rest of the year it will be hard for them to not vote for him. He is also a good story about a guy on his last leg when it comes to NHL hockey. His last shot and finally started playing up to his potential. Who wouldn't like that story? if the wings drop the hammer and get a top 4 spot in the west with alot of 1 goal game wins, then howard wins the calder. if not, myers hands down over tavares. btw, duchene > tavares...mark my words! pretty much on par for points too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I think Tyler Myers is the only name worth mentioning....yes, I do believe he's that far ahead of all the other potentials. Unless something strange happens, he's winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Obviously, I hope Howard wins but if not then Matt Duchene should get it. Colorado has been in the playoffs mostly all season because of offense from guys like him. Although his +/- needs some work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) hopefully there's some sort of Avs-Wings rivalry in the future so i can refer to Duchene as "Douchene" Edited February 1, 2010 by Lidstromboli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) If the season ended right now, I would think it would be between Duchene, Myers and Howard... For the record, I was also very against Howard early in the year. I felt that his inconsistency during his time in the AHL would plague him. I'm certainly eating crow, because the guy is 5th in save percentage and 7th in G.A.A. Edited February 1, 2010 by Jesusberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 Stats have been updated through games of Sunday, Feb. 14th....Olympic break. Over the past two weeks: Tuukka Rask performed the best getting points in every game he played, winning 4, 2 OTL's and 1 shutout, while lowering his GAA & raising his SV%. He was my FIRST star over that time. Duchene was SECOND star getting 3 goals & 3 assists with his ice time increasing and going PLUS 7 over that time. Two of his goals on the PP. He is really helping keep Colorado up in the standings. Overall, I would say he is leading the pack. Howard gets THIRD star while keeping the Wings afloat over the past two weeks and being steady in goal. Bergfors gets honorable mention as switching teams to Atlanta will help pad his stats. He had 3 goals and 1 assist over the past two weeks. Myers had only 1 goal and went MINUS 3 over the past two weeks. Tavares gets the goat award for the past two weeks as he had only 1 assist and went MINUS 8 over that time. He seems to be slipping as the season moves on. The last 6 weeks will filter out those who can't handle the longer season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 If the season ended right now, I would think it would be between Duchene, Myers and Howard... For the record, I was also very against Howard early in the year. I felt that his inconsistency during his time in the AHL would plague him. I'm certainly eating crow, because the guy is 5th in save percentage and 7th in G.A.A. So much for all the Tavares mania before the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites