Who do you guys think are the faves for this award next year? This is the first time in a little while that the NHL doesnt have a clear cut favorite or two for the award in a few years.
from our team I think the following have legitimate shots at the award:
Erik Johnson Jonathan Toews Kristopher Letang Igor Grigorenko Devin Setoguchi Josh Harding (unlikely unless Backstrom gets injured) Francois Bouchard (another long shot)
Its always tough to say, but I think if a guy like Setoguchi can get in a good position with JT's line, he could be lights out. Our top 4 should play significant roles on each of their respective clubs next season.
Although I don't think Bobby Ryan has a shot at the calder, he is a good pick for a darkhorse. Ryan is horrible, but so is Penner and he scored 29 goals playing with Getzlaf and Perry (which is where Ryan has a shot of fitting in if he makes the team).
I think the battle will be amont the johnson's and backstrom.. with outside shots being grigorenko.. however one guy so far that hasn't been mentioned.. and i do believe he makes this NHL club. but will fall flat on his face cause he will have no support. is Peter Mueller.. watch for this guy to really have a hard rookie season in the NHL if he sticks. cause phoenix is no where near contending just yet.
Yeah, Mueller will more than likely make the NHL, you're right. I really like Mueller too, I think on a better team he'd have a decent shot at it for sure. Who knows though, people said the same about Kopitar last year in LA and that whole team had a decent offensive year.
