How the NHL Became One of the Biggest Sports Betting Markets in the UK
On the surface, top National Hockey League teams like the Calgary Flames, the New Jersey Devils, and the Los Angeles Kings may not appear to have much in common with thoroughbred race horses boasting names like The Last Samurai, The…
NHL Trade: Montreal Canadiens acquire Nikita Nesterov from Tampa Bay
In a move that might signal the start of the NHL Trade season, the Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenceman Nikita Nesterov from the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, Tampa Bay receives defenseman Jonathan Racine and a 6th round pick in…
NHL Trade: Leafs Peter Holland to Coyotes
Per Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs free up a roster spot by moving Peter Holland to the Arizona Coyotes for a conditional draft pick. Think Peter Holland is going to ARIZ for a conditional draft pick — Elliotte Friedman…
Sin City’s NHL Team Will Be the Vegas Golden Knights
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) new Las Vegas-based expansion franchise will be called the Vegas Golden Knights. The “Las” has been dropped to make the name shorter, per the wishes of William “Bill” Foley, the franchise’s owner and chairman of the…
Tournament Odds to Win the 2016 World Cup of Hockey
With the conclusion of the preliminary games, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey begins in earnest this week with Team Canada the odds on favorite to win the tournament. This past week saw two major announcements from Team Canada. First…
2017 NHL Calder Trophy Odds
The Calder Trophy for the NHL's top rookie projects to be one of the more contested NHL awards this coming season. In years past, the award has gone to many deserving first-year players. This season with a deep rookie class…
1. Teemu Selänne, Winnipeg Jets (1992-93)
In the 1992-93 NHL season Teemu Selänne, also known as the "Finnish Flash", burst on to the scene and became one of the league's best offensive players setting a NHL rookie record of 76 goals and 132 points for the Winnipeg Jets. Selänne was a first…
Honorable Mentions
Brian Leetch, New York Rangers (1988-89) One of the greatest offensive defensemen in League history, Brian Leetch enjoyed a highly productive rookie season in the NHL. Over 68 games played in the 1988-89 season, Leetch displayed the offensive flair which…
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (2005-06)
Alexander Ovechkin put together a legendary season as a rookie to win the Calder Trophy ahead of Sidney Crosby, who tallied 102 points for the Penguins. Ovechkin scored 52 goals, including 21 on the power play, and chipped in 54 assists to lead all…
8. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (2005-06)
Sidney Crosby was born August 7, 1987 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. The first round, first overall selection of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby was given the task of saving the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise after the team won the draft lottery…
9. Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins (1984-85)
Mario Lemieux had a dominating first year as a rookie scoring 100-points (43 goals, 57 assists) for the Pittsburgh Penguins as a 19-year-old center. The Montreal, Quebec native Lemieux earned the Calder Trophy that year as the league's top rookie,…
4. Ken Dryden, Montreal Canadiens (1971-72)
Ken Dryden became a part of Montreal Canadiens lore in the 1971 NHL playoffs when he led the underdog Original Six club to a Stanley Cup title without any previous postseason experience. That magical playoff run included an upset victory…