Yesterday’s announcement was basically a formality. To no one’s surprise, the NHL named the three finalists for the Calder trophy as the league’s best rookie, and they went to Artemi Panarin, Connor McDavid, and the Philadelphia Flyers’ own Shayne Gostisbehere. With the nomination, “Ghost” has a chance to be the first ever Flyers Calder trophy winner, although they’ve come close many times before.
Each player has an interesting and different case as to why they deserve the award. Starting with Connor McDavid, he was the overwhelming favorite at the beginning of the season. That’s to be expected for the most hyped prospect since Sidney Crosby.