Calder Memorial Trophy Odds, Predictions, Best Bets 2024/25: Logan Stankoven’s Slump Continues

• Macklin Celebrini’s odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy continue to grow

• Montreal’s Lane Hutson currently leads all rookies with 30 total points

• The Dallas Stars offense ranks fourth overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations

After finishing the month of December with just three total points, the Dallas Stars rookie Logan Stankoven has yet to break out of his slump as he has not generated a single point in January. A stunning low level of play, especially when factoring in how aggressive he has been in his efforts of generating pressure as Stankoven averages 0.28 Expected Goals and 2.73 Shots on Goal per game. Nearing the halfway point of the season, time is quickly running out for Stankoven to make a case for the Calder Memorial Trophy.

As for the rest of the contenders, a new name sits at the top of the rookie points leaderboard as the Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson currently leads all rookies with 30 total points. His lead is far from safe as the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini continues to surge up the board as he racks up points at a faster rate. The Philadelphia Flyers Matvei Michkov meanwhile has struggled to maintain his blistering fast pace of points as he has been held scoreless in his last six appearances.

Calder Memorial Trophy Odds 2024/25

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Calder Memorial Trophy Predictions and Favorites to Win 

Plenty of future stars sit at the top of the oddsboard for the Calder Memorial Trophy this year, potentially creating an exciting race until the very end for the prestigious award.

Macklin Celebrini (-225) at Caesars

Since returning from injury, Macklin Celebrini has wasted no time in his efforts of climbing back up the rookie points leaderboard as he is just two points behind the current leader as of writing. Celebrini has been one of the Sharks most consistent sources of offensive production this season as he has dished out 15 assists while averaging 0.28 Expected Goals and 3.29 Shots on Goal per game.

While Celebrini has been able to maintain his high level of aggressiveness towards the net, generating assists at a consistent rate may be an issue as he continues to receive minimal support from his surrounding cast. At the halfway point of the season, the San Jose Sharks offense ranks 29th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 2.73 Expected Goals per game. With regression looming large, pass on Celebrini’s current short odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy.

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Lane Hutson (+300) at Caesars

With Matvei Michkov going through a cold stretch of play, Montreal’s Lane Hutson has leapt over him for first place in the rookie points leaderboard. Hutson has done a majority of his damage with his facilitating abilities as 27 of his 30 points have come in the form of assists. An impressive feat when playing in an offense that ranks 28th overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 2.79 Expected Goals per game.

Should Hutson want to strengthen his position for the Calder Memorial Trophy, then he will have to be more aggressive in his efforts of scoring as the Canadiens rookie only averages 0.09 Expected Goals and 1.20 Shots on Goal per game. Especially with his surrounding cast severely underwhelming in their efforts of generating high quality scoring opportunities as their low mark in Expected Goals For indicates. Until Hutson averages more Expected Goals per game, then pass on his current odds to win the award.

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Matvei Michkov (+500) at FanDuel

After sitting at the top of the oddsboard for the Calder Memorial Trophy for a majority of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov has trended in the wrong direction as he is currently battling through a prolonged cold stretch of play. Since December 12th, Michkov has only generated one point in 13 games played. A stunning low level of play after nearly averaging a point per game earlier in the season.

Fortunately for Michkov, positive regression looms large as the Flyers offense as a whole has steadily improved throughout the year. Once ranked well below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations, the Flyers front line now resides in the top half of the board as of writing. With his teammates generating Expected Goals at a more consistent rate, Michkov is in a great position to break out of his slump and start his climb back up the rookie points leaderboard.

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Who Will Win the Calder Memorial Trophy - My Pick 

Logan Stankoven (+25000) at Caesars

It’s been a rough stretch of play for Logan Stankoven as the Dallas Stars rookie has only generated three total points in his last 19 appearances. During that span, Stankoven has seen his odds to win the Calder Memorial Trophy plummet as Lane Hutson and Macklin Celebrini pad their lead at the top of the rookie points leaderboard.

Even during his cold stretch of play, Logan Stankoven has been aggressive in his efforts of trying to score as he currently averages 0.28 Expected Goals and 2.73 Shots on Goal per game. That indicates positive regression looms large, especially while playing in an offense that ranks fourth overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations. While a Calder Memorial Trophy may be out of his reach as his current odds imply, Stankoven’s production will still play a key role in the Dallas Stars ability to make a run at the Stanley Cup.

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Who Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2023/2024?

The Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2023-2024.

Calder Memorial Trophy History

Awarded to the best player in their first year of play in the NHL, the Calder Memorial Trophy has been awarded to plenty of stars past and present since its inception in 1937. The most recent winner was former number one overall pick Connor Bedard, joining a long list of successful players who continued to be key contributors to their organization. With Bedard’s win, the Chicago Blackhawks have now had nine Calder Memorial Trophy winners. One short of the league leading Toronto Maple Leafs.

Past Calder Memorial Trophy Winners

How to Choose the Best Sportsbook for Betting on the Calder Memorial Trophy Winner

When looking to make a bet on the Calder Memorial Trophy award, it’s important to acquire as many sportsbooks as you can get. This allows you to line shop the volatile market as odds can drastically vary between each sportsbook. When betting on Logan Stankoven to win the Calder Memorial Trophy, his odds can be found as high as +25000 at Caesars and as low as +20000 at FanDuel. That is a difference of $5,000 in profit for a $100 bettor.

Another benefit of acquiring multiple sportsbooks is that you can collect multiple signup bonuses to help boost your bankroll ahead of the NHL season. FanDuel Sportsbook for example is giving new users $200 in bonus bets after creating an account and making an initial wager of at least $5.

How to Read Calder Memorial Trophy Winner Odds

Before making a wager on the Calder Memorial Trophy market, it’s important to know how the listed odds work. Should you bet Logan Stankoven to win the Calder Memorial Trophy at his current odds of +25000, then a $100 wager would profit you $25,000 if he wins the award. Should you wait to see if he pulls away from the rest of the pack and is listed as the favorite with a minus sign in front of his odds (ex: -130), then you would need to wager $130 to profit $100.