Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Gus Bodnar’s 1943-44 Season Andrew Forbes | June 30, 2026 Maybe one of the most astonishing facts about the NHL’s Calder Trophy for the league’s top rookie took place following the 1943-44 season. For the second consecutive season, following Gaye…
Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005 Jacob Billington | June 17, 2026 *this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy…
What it Takes for a Defenceman to Win the Calder Trophy Dayton Reimer | May 15, 2026 To almost no one’s surprise, Matthew Schaefer was awarded the 2026 Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year, becoming the first unanimous choice for the award since Teemu…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Gaye Stewart’s 1942-43 Season Andrew Forbes | March 29, 2026 Born in Fort William, Ontario, in June 1923, James Gaye Stewart played for the Port Arthur Bruins of the Thunder Bay Junior A Hockey League as a 16-year-old. Over the…
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…
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…
