Calder Memorial Trophy Odds (2026-27)

The following post features Calder Memorial Trophy Odds (2026-27).

With the NHL season approaching, sportsbooks have released the Calder Memorial Trophy odds, providing a look at the top contenders for the award recognizing the league’s Rookie of the Year.

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As the NHL season progresses, bettors and fans can see which gifted rookies are seizing early opportunities and posting dominant statistics to stand out in the race for the Calder Memorial Trophy.

So, how is the Calder Memorial Trophy race shaping up for 2026-27? Here’s what you need to know.

Calder Memorial Trophy Odds (2026-27)

Below is a table displaying the odds for the Calder Memorial Trophy. All odds were sourced on September 18, 2026. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Preseason Player Spotlights

Porter Martone (Philadelphia Flyers, RW)

The 19-year-old right winger from Peterborough, Ontario, made an immediate impact after signing with the Flyers late last season. In just nine regular-season games he recorded 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists), then added five more points in 10 playoff games, becoming the first teenager in NHL history to score game-winning goals in his first two postseason contests. A 6-foot-3, 214-pound power forward with a heavy shot and strong net-front presence, Martone led Michigan State in scoring as a freshman before turning pro. He captained Canada at the 2026 World Juniors and is expected to play a significant role on a Flyers team looking to build on last year’s playoff appearance. His combination of size, skill, and proven NHL production in limited action makes him one of the top candidates for a big rookie season.

Gavin McKenna (Toronto Maple Leafs, LW/C)

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft arrives in Toronto with massive expectations. The 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, put up 51 points (15 goals, 36 assists) in 35 games as a freshman at Penn State and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. An elite playmaker with outstanding puck skills, vision, and hockey IQ, McKenna also shone internationally, helping Canada earn bronze at the 2026 World Juniors with 14 points in seven games. At 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds he relies more on skill and creativity than size, but early training-camp impressions have been strong. He is expected to see meaningful ice time right away on a Maple Leafs team eager to return to the playoffs.

Ivar Stenberg (San Jose Sharks, LW)

Selected second overall in the 2026 Draft, the Swedish winger arrives after an outstanding final season in the SHL. Playing for Frölunda, the 18-year-old recorded 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 43 games—the most by an 18-or-younger player in the league since the Sedin twins in the late 1990s. He also helped Sweden win gold at the 2026 World Juniors. Stenberg is a skilled, competitive two-way forward with excellent hockey sense and the ability to create offense at high pace. He has already shown well in Sharks development and rookie games and is expected to compete for a regular NHL role on a young, ascending San Jose roster.

Cole Hutson (Washington Capitals, D)

The 20-year-old American defenseman is coming off a strong late-season debut with the Capitals. After two productive seasons at Boston University (including All-Hockey East honors), he signed and joined Washington for the final stretch of 2025-26, posting 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 14 games while averaging over 17 minutes a night. A mobile, puck-moving left-shot blueliner at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, Hutson excelled on the power play and showed the ability to jump into the rush. With increased responsibility expected this season (especially with Rasmus Sandin sidelined early), he has a clear path to a top-four role and significant offensive opportunity.

Anton Frondell (Chicago Blackhawks, C/W)

The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 Draft returns for his first full NHL season after a brief but impressive debut. The 19-year-old Swede scored 20 goals in 43 SHL games with Djurgårdens IF last season—becoming just the fourth 18-year-old in league history to reach that mark—before joining Chicago and recording 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) in 12 games. A 6-foot-1, 198-pound center with a strong shot and competitive edge, Frondell also contributed to Sweden’s gold medal at the 2026 World Juniors. With Connor Bedard expected to miss time early, Frondell is positioned for a larger role and could see top-six and power-play minutes right away.

Roman Kantserov (Chicago Blackhawks, RW)

The 21-year-old Russian right winger is making the jump after a dominant final season in the KHL. Playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk, he led the entire league with 36 goals and finished with 64 points in 63 games—the highest totals ever by a player under 22 in KHL history. Drafted by Chicago in the second round (44th overall) in 2023, the 5-foot-9, 176-pound forward is a pure goal-scorer with a quick release and the ability to create space in tight areas. He has already been skating on a top line in training camp and is expected to compete for a significant offensive role on a Blackhawks team that believes he is ready to contribute immediately.

Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (2025-26)

Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders, D) won the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft delivered a historic debut season, recording 59 points (23 goals, 36 assists) in all 82 games. His 23 goals tied Brian Leetch’s record for the most by a rookie defenseman, while his point total set a new mark for an 18-year-old blueliner. Schaefer also led all first-year players in average ice time (24:41) and ranked among the top rookies in several other categories, including power-play production.

At 18 years and 223 days old on the final day of the regular season, he became the youngest Calder winner in NHL history—one day younger than Nathan MacKinnon’s previous record. He was also the first unanimous selection since Teemu Selanne in 1992-93, receiving every first-place vote from the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Schaefer is the sixth Islander to win the award (and the first since Mathew Barzal in 2017-18) and just the fourth defenseman overall to claim it as a first-overall pick. His dominant campaign made him the clear choice ahead of finalists Ivan Demidov (Montreal) and Beckett Sennecke (Anaheim).

Calder Memorial Trophy

The Calder Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition” in the NHL. The winner is determined by a poll taken at the conclusion of the regular season, submitted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA). The eligibility criteria are notably strict: a player cannot have played more than 25 games in any single preceding season, nor in six or more games in each of any two preceding seasons, in any major professional league. Furthermore, the “Makarov Rule” dictates that a player must not have attained his 26th birthday by September 15th of the season.

Calder Memorial Trophy Winners (by Year)

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