The Calder Trophy finalist predictions for the 2021-22 season involved many names. Young players from all over the league on multiple teams in different conferences and divisions looked to stake their name in the history books.
Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) seemed to be the standout option after his strong but brief regular season and postseason play in 2020-21. Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, Moritz Seider, Anton Lundell, Spencer Knight, Alex Newhook, Bowen Byram, Philip Tomasino, and plenty of others were thrown into the mix of names that could be contending for this prestigious award.
The one glaring omission from many way-too-early ballots was Detroit Red Wings 2020 fourth overall pick, Lucas Raymond.