It may be a longshot, but there's a path for Snuggerud to win Rookie of the Year.
The 2024-25 Calder Trophy field was absolutely stacked. You had 2024 1st-overall pick Macklin Celebrini tearing it up with the San Jose Sharks as an 18-year-old. Lane Hutson scored at a rate exceptional for not just rookies, but defensemen in general, which won him the award in the end. Matvei Michkov displayed unreal talent and skill, scoring the most goals of all rookies despite the difficulty of dealing with head coach John Tortorella.