Calder Trophy Contenders And Pretenders: Ivan Demidov, Matthew Schaefer, Zeev Buium And More
Called Up: The Hockey Prospects PodcastShow Notes
Chris and Cam break down the thrilling 2025-26 Calder Trophy class as they examine which rookies will make a major impact this season. Which players are really in the hunt to be the NHL Rookie of the Year and which players will have too tall a hill to climb?
Plus, the duo examines the point ceiling for Montreal Canadiens standout Ivan Demidov, why Jimmy Snuggerud is a sneaky Calder Candidate, if Matthew Schaefer or Michael Misa have what it takes to contend as 18-year-olds. Plus there's a look at Yaroslav Askarov's rookie season outlook, a trio of Minnesota Wild rookies to discuss and so much more.
Also on this episode, the hosts dive into Cam's scout poll for the 2026 NHL Draft that delivered some early heat to the prospect discussion including which prospect landed at No. 2 on his list.
You won't want to miss our regular segments including Beyond Belief, which even touches on the Connor McDavid contract saga. Lastly, don't miss You Have To Pick One when Cam and Chris debate which newly-minuted $9 million-per-year defenseman they'd want on their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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