Playoffs
Calder Odds: Who's Poised to Steal Rookie Crown?
The books have Montreal's Ivan Demidov as the heavy favorite for the 2026 Calder at plus money that screams dominance, but challengers like San Jose's Michael Misa and Minnesota's Zeev Buium lurk with longer shots. Late-season surges from dark horses such as Yaroslav Askarov could flip the script if they grab starts on needy teams. Front offices track these odds closely as rookies prove their NHL worth before the playoffs heat up.
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