Mid-Season Calder Predictions?

[atrain2004]

Matt Duchene look at what hes helped almost the same Colorado Avs roster that was absolutely horrible last year :) Some great young talent

[somawilt]

If Varlamov can come back and get a good amount of starts away from Jose Threeormore then perhaps he stands a chance! A lot of people forget he's still considered a rookie this year.

[MatsSundin13Rocks]

I say Tylers Myers.

[MasonRaymond0320]

My opinion

1. Matt Duchene
2. Tyler Myers
3. Antti Niemi

[cnshockey]

Honestly, screw Tavares. All his hype is from his #1 tag, and sure he's "leading" rookie scoring, by what, a point?

No one saw Bergfors coming, so quite frankly my rankings stand as this

1. Tyler Myers/Matt Duchene

The reason why BOTH of them are above John Tavares is because BOTH Tyler Myers and Matt Duchene play a well rounded, 100% effort game. Myers plays PK, PP, and is an offensive D-man even in 5 on 5 situations.

After watching last nights game, and being there to see it, Matt Duchene is all over the ice. He puts in great individual efforts (1st goal) and plays an unbelievably amazing all around game. He's everyone, plays amazing D, and is obviously quite the talent on offense as well.

2. Tavares/Bergfors

Both are playing equally great IMO. Bergfors is more of a surprise, while Tavares is expected to produce, therefore Bergfors is likely to receive less credit.

I agree that Niemi has played great as well, but don't think he's been enough of a "difference maker" to win the Calder

This sums up how I feel. Like dead on. Except I give the edge to duchene for doing it at a bit younger age and on a team expected to contend for Taylor Hall this year.

And people need to realize something about Niemi. It's really not hard for an NHL goalie to win games and get shutouts with a great team in front of him. I feel his success is more based on the team in front of him than his own game

[gardzy99]

Tyler Myers, Bergfors, Duchene then Niemi.......Myers is a runaway winner.......nobody can touch him when he skates and nobody else can skate when he touches them......great young dman.

[zunato]

I believe Niemi can't win the Calder, he's too old (26)

[MasonRaymond0320]

I believe Niemi can't win the Calder, he's too old (26)

But he is a rookie. I believe that Niemi can win the Calder in my opinion.

-Andrew

[mxaxtxtx]

I agree with the point that Niemi has a great team in front of him. Additionally, he is only getting action every four games or so. Right now I would have to say

1) Tyler Myers
2) Matt Duchene
3) John Tavaras

However, Myers will take a blow for playing D. I can honestly see JT taking it even though other rookies will end with far more solid seasons.

[cnshockey]

However, Myers will take a blow for playing D. I can honestly see JT taking it even though other rookies will end with far more solid seasons.

And this is why so few people watch hockey anymore. The NHL loves to protect, shelter, and reward it's big names. I think Tavares will win it just because he was #1 overall and supposed to be a superstar goal scorer