NHL 2022 Calder Trophy Early Favorites
Keep an eye on these rookies in 2022
By Matthew Horner – Oct 15, 2022, 1:20pm
Matty Beniers, Center, Se attle Kraken +380
The Seattle Kraken had Beniers step in and play 17 minutes a night in a 10-game stint after his NCAA season ended last year and he put up nine points in those games. He is the most well-rounded rookie in my opinion, and will also likely play one of the most significant roles of any rookie. He's on an+ expansion team that doesn't have many options to go to, and Beniers has proven that he can be a huge asset to the team. He's already the top-line center on the team, and he will be playing alongside the team's two biggest offseason acquisitions in Stanley Cup winner Andre Burakovsky and the incredibly underrated Oliver Bjorkstrand.
There's a reason he is the favorite, and he has started his season out with 3 points in two games. He's someone to watch for this year as one of the most promising young players in the game.