Who is the favorite to win the Calder Trophy Race This Year?
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Lane Hutson was the favorite to win the 2024-25 Calder Trophy and he did win it. While the odds for 2025-2026 are not out yet, they will be soon.
| ⭐ Player | 📊 Odds |
|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | Off the Board |
| Macklin Celebrini | Off the Board |
| Matvei Michkov | Off the Board |
Breakdown Of Best ROY Odds
Michkov and Celebrini began the season as co-favorites. Both have been trying to lift up moribund franchises. The Flyers hope Michkov can lead them to the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. The Sharks, meanwhile, will be counting on Celebrini to jump-start their franchise. Michkov has recently seen a slight drop in his odds, and top defenseman Lane Huston has become one of the favorites.
Lane Huston Odds
Lane Hutson has emerged as the top contender for the NHL Calder Trophy this season, impressing as one of the best defensive rookies in years. His ability to generate offense from the back end sets him apart from many rookie forwards in the race. Hutson shocked everyone by emerging as the favorite and overwhelmingly took the Calder Trophy.
Macklin Celebrini Odds
Celebrini was named the Hobey Baker Award winner as the best college hockey player in the nation in 2024. The last Hobey Baker Award winner to win NHL Rookie of the Year was Cale Makar of Colorado in 2019. Celebrini brings a superior scoring touch with him to San Jose. In 38 games at Boston University in 2023-24, he had 32 goals and 32 assists. Macklin may not have won the Calder Trophy but had a great season.
Dustin Wolf Odds
Dustin Wolf has emerged as a contender for the NHL Calder Trophy this season, showcasing exceptional goaltending skills as the Calgary Flames' primary netminder. As of April 25, 2025, Wolf achieved a 28-16-8 record, complemented by a .910 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average, including three shutouts.
Close Contenders for the Calder Trophy
Keep an eye on this, as there will be updates after the 2025 NHL Draft.
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How to Bet on the NHL Rookie of the Year
Want to place a bet on the Calder Trophy winner? Go to your favorite online sportsbook or app, find the NHL tab and then click on the awards section. Once there, you'll find the odds for the Calder Trophy and other NHL postseason awards. Then all you have to do is study the odds, make your pick and then place your bet.
How the Calder Trophy Voting Works
Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association cast votes for the Calder Trophy. Each member ranks his or her top five candidates on a 10-7-5-3-1 points system with 10 points going to the player that the voter thinks should win. The trophy is handed out to the winner at the NHL Awards ceremony on June 26, 2024.
The criteria for the award is rather simple. It goes to the player "selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." Calder winners must be 26 years old or younger on September 15 of their rookie season.
How to Find the Best Odds
There are a number of apps and online sportsbooks that place odds on NHL games, Stanley Cup odds and NHL awards. DraftKings, BetMGM and FanDuel are some of the popular sports betting web sites that offer odds on all things NHL. If you're new to sports betting, many of the sites offer signup bonuses and other promotions so be sure to take advantage.
Recent NHL Calder Trophy Winners
Player | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
Lane Hutson | Montreal Canadiens | 2025 |
| Connor Bedard | Chicago Blackhawks | 2024 |
Matty Beniers | Seattle Kraken | 2023 |
Moritz Seider | Detroit Red Wings | 2022 |
Kirill Kaprizov | Minnesota Wild | 2021 |
Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche | 2020 |
Elias Pettersson | Vancouver Canucks | 2019 |
Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders | 2018 |
Auston Matthews | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2017 |
Artemi Panarin | Chicago Blackhawks | 2016 |
Aaron Ekblad | Florida Panthers | 2015 |
Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado Avalanche | 2014 |
Jonathan Huberdeau | Florida Panthers | 2013 |
Evgeni Malkin | Penguins | 2012 |
Gabriel Landeskog | Colorado Avalanche | 2011 |
Jeff Skinner | Carolina Hurricanes | 2010 |
Tyler Myers | Buffalo Sabres | 2009 |
Steve Mason | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2008 |
NHL Calder Trophy Award FAQ
Lane Huston of the Montreal Canadiens was the current favorite to win the Calder Trophy and officially won the trophy on June 11, 2025. Keep an eye on the future contenders, as some contenders include Matthew Schaeffer, Michael Misa, and Porter Martone.
The NHL Draft will take place in late June, and there are several possibilities. Currently, Roger McQueen and Victor Eklund might be surprising choices, as neither will likely be a Top-5 pick, but they can become great if they form chemistry with their new teams.
Yes. It has happened several times, but it is a rare occurrence. Notable players such as Tony Esposito, Ed Belfour, Mario Lemieux, and Daniel Alfredsson all successfully won the Calder Trophy and another major award during their rookie seasons.
Author
Ray has worked in sports journalism for the past 26 years, covering Super Bowls, Stanley Cup Finals, Final Fours and BCS national championship games.
