The 2024–25 NHL season has delivered one of the most unpredictable, and collectible, Calder Trophy races in recent memory.
Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick and face of the San Jose Sharks rebuild, opened the season as the runaway favorite. But since then, two breakout stars have entered the conversation: Lane Hutson, the undersized but explosive defenseman driving Montreal’s playoff push, and Calgary goalie Dustin Wolf, who’s quietly played his way into rookie-of-the-year contention.
For card collectors, it’s an exciting time to chase Rookie Cards (RCs). Several notable hobby releases this year (Upper Deck Series 1 & 2, Black Diamond, and more on the way) have made these three rookies a coveted chase.