NHL Rookie Rankings for 2025-26 Season
Top Calder Trophy Contenders: The upcoming NHL season features several highly-anticipated rookies who could make immediate impacts. Here are the standout first-year players to watch: Elite Prospects: Impact Players: Depth Options: Additional Prospects: Several other rookies could emerge throughout the season, including forwards like Gabe Perreault (NY Rangers), Matt Savoie (Edmonton), and defensemen such as Sam Dickinson (San Jose) and Matthew Schaefer (NY Islanders). Goaltenders Jesper Wallstedt (Minnesota) and Leevi Merilainen (Ottawa) also warrant attention. Key Storylines: Source: Based on NHL.com’s breakout candidates analysis Read the full article
NHL Breakout Candidates for 2025-26 Season
Goalies to Watch: Defensive Breakouts: Forward Prospects: Several young forwards are positioned for significant production increases, including: Key Themes: Source: Based on NHL.com’s breakout candidates analysisRead the full article