NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as it Seems Justin Giampietro | January 3, 2026 In the eyes of some, the NHL’s Calder Trophy race is tighter than ever. As New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has started to slow down offensively, Montreal Canadiens winger…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Grant Warwick’s 1941-42 Season Andrew Forbes | December 15, 2025 Born in Saskatchewan, hockey was practically a given for Grant ‘Knobby’ Warwick. Undersized in his time, Warwick was just five-foot-six and shy of 160 pounds, but he was built different…
Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005 Eugene Helfrick | December 5, 2025 Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy is given out each year to the league’s…
Matthew Schaefer’s Historic Start for the Islanders THW Staff | November 27, 2025 When the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first overall in June, the organization wasn’t just looking for a prospect; they were looking for a savior for their blue line.…
Penguins’ Ben Kindel Could Be a Calder Trophy Contender Sylvie McCarthy | November 12, 2025 No one predicted that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be 9-5-3 at this point in the season. They are getting strong performances from their core, but that is not a huge…
Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend THW Archives | August 3, 2025 Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Johnny Quilty’s 1940-41 Season Andrew Forbes | July 10, 2025 The second consecutive player born in Ottawa, Ontario, to win the the NHL’s Calder Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year, John ‘Johnny’ Quilty played his junior hockey with…
Canadiens’ Hutson Wins 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy Declan Schroeder | June 10, 2025 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHL’s rookie of the year. The now 21 year old second-round 2022 pick recorded 66 points in…
Canadiens’ Demidov Can Win the 2026 Calder Trophy Blain Potvin | May 31, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens just completed their 2024-25 season, and they surprised many with their run into the final playoff spot. They continued to surprise in the playoffs as well. Despite…
Canadiens’ Hutson Poised to End Habs’ Calder Curse Ryan Szporer | May 6, 2025 There’s only way Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson fails to win the Calder Memorial Trophy: a widespread conspiracy.
Canadiens’ Hutson Named Calder Memorial Trophy Finalist Ryan Szporer | May 5, 2025 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson got named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top rookie.
2024-25 Calder Trophy Tracker: Hutson Emerges as Heavy Favorite Alex Chauvancy | April 13, 2025 It’s time for the final update of our Calder Trophy tracker for the 2024-25 NHL season. Last year, Connor Bedard took home the trophy as the NHL’s top rookie. Finishing…