Early Calder watch highlights five candidates for 2026-27
Sportsnet previews the rookie race with five early Calder Trophy contenders on the eve of the season.
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With the 2026-27 NHL season a day away, Sportsnet's Courtney Jacobsen presents five early candidates for the Calder Trophy as a new rookie group enters the league.
The supplied description does not name the five selections or explain their cases. The list is presented as an early forecast, not a ranking based on regular-season results.
Original reporting: Sportsnet NHL
