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Latest / Called Up: The Hockey Prospects Podcast

Calder Trophy Contenders And Pretenders: Ivan Demidov, Matthew Schaefer, Zeev Buium And More

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…

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