Which NHL rookie will win the 2026 Calder Memorial Trophy?
2026 Calder Trophy Watch: Which Rookie Will Rise to the Top?
The Calder Memorial Trophy honors the NHL’s top rookie each season—recognizing the player judged most proficient in their first year of league competition. In 2025, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the award after leading all rookies with 66 points and tying the record for most assists in a rookie season by a defenseman. As the 2025–26 season begins, a new class of rookies has emerged, with names like Macklin Celebrini (Sharks), Logan Stankoven (Stars), and Devon Levi (Sabres) making early waves. Other contenders include Cutter Gauthier, Matthew Savoie, Adam Fantilli, and Leo Carlsson. With skill and upside across the league, the Calder race looks wide open.
Options
- Macklin Celebrini
- Logan Stankoven
- Devon Levi
- Cutter Gauthier
- Matthew Savoie
- Adam Fantilli
- Leo Carlsson
- Lane Hutson (repeat?)
- Other Rookie