The Calder Trophy race for NHL rookie of the year features a competition among three distinct players: Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens, and Calgary Flames' Dustin Wolf. Each player’s differing position complicates voter assessments of what constitutes Calder-worthy performance. Historical data reveals a trend where forwards typically need around 60 points to win, while defensemen need around 40, although exceptions exist, such as Aaron Ekblad, whose age impacted his nomination despite fewer points.
The Calder Trophy race is highly competitive with Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson, and Dustin Wolf all having different paths, impacting how voters view success in rookie players.
In past Calder races, defensemen have needed around 40 points and forwards approximately 60 points, yet unique cases like Ekblad show age can also influence voters.
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