One of the finalists is Connor Bedard, a talented 18-year-old center for the Blackhawks. Despite facing challenges like a midseason broken jaw, Bedard led both rookie and team scoring with impressive stats: 22 goals, 39 assists, and 61 points in 68 games.
His standout play, leading in shots on goal and takeaways among rookies, shows his impact on the ice.
As excitement builds for the announcement of the Calder Trophy winner, the nominations of Bedard, Faber, and Hughes highlight the exceptional talent among this season's rookie class.