Last year's No. 1 overall draft pick, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, along with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and Chicago Blackhawks forward Artemi Panarin, have been named the three finalists for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.
McDavid, at just 19 years old, became a leader for the Oilers and had 16 goals and 48 points despite playing in just 45 games because of a fractured left clavicle that sidelined him for three months. He was third among all NHL players this season (40 games or more) with 1.