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NHL: A look at the Calder Trophy candidates

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2022-05-31 12:40:55

Moritz Seider is the clear favorite for the 2021-22 draft. A 1st round pick, 6th overall in 2019, the Detroit Red Wings defenseman has been sparkling this season.

Moritz Seider

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Seider scored 50 points as he played in all 82 games for the Wings. And in those 82 games, he played an average of 23 minutes!

Moritz Seider

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Seider scored 7 goals, a few of which were crucial in his team's wins. He is said to be the best young defenseman in the National Hockey League.

Lucas Raymond

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The Detroit Red Wings' prolific duo is completed by winger Lucas Raymond. Selected 4th overall in 2020, he has scored 57 points in 82 games.

Lucas Raymond

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The 20-year-old Swede was also playing big minutes for the Wings, about 18 per game. A lot of responsibility for such a young man.

Lucas Raymond

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Negative: a -32 record. In perspective, however, you have to understand that 7 players on the team finished with a -22 record or worse.

Trevor Zegras

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Trevor Zegras will also receive some first place votes for Rookie of the Year. His 61 points in 75 games make a good case.

Trevor Zegras

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Drafted 9th overall in 2019, Zegras played 24 games with the Ducks last year. 1 less than the maximum to remain eligible!

Trevor Zegras

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The young man has been in the news a lot this season after scoring some colorful goals. He is simply electrifying!

Michael Bunting

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Michael Bunting was drafted 117th overall in 2014 (4th round), by the Arizona Coyotes. He has since rolled his way through the American League.

Michael Bunting

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In 2021-22, things broke loose for him with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old left winger had 63 points in 79 games.

Anton Lundell

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Anton Lundell didn't have to wait that long. A 1st round pick, 12th overall by the Florida Panthers in 2020, he is a 20-year-old center.

Anton Lundell

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In 65 games, Lundell has 44 points, including 18 goals. He's been able to develop into a comfortable chair as the Panthers are an NHL powerhouse.

Jeremy Swayman

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Jeremy Swayman is 23 years old. Drafted 111th in 2017 (4th round), he has confirmed the adage that goalies often take a while to perform in the NHL.

Jeremy Swayman

In 41 games, Swayman has 23 wins. He also posted a .914 save percentage.

Tanner Jeannot

Tanner Jeannot of the Nashville Predators was never drafted. After a great run with Moose Jaw in Western junior field hockey, he took a walk.

Tanner Jeannot

AHL, ECHL, then finally the NHL. 15 games in 2020-21 then led him to a full 81-game, 41-point season in 2021-22.

Cole Caufield

Cole Caufield is the 15th overall pick in the 2019 auction. He filled the net in the 2021 playoffs with the Montreal Canadiens before a slow start last fall.