Two former Michigan Wolverines are among the three finalists for the prestigious Calder Trophy in the NHL.
The former top two picks of the 2021 NHL Draft — No. 1 overall pick Owen Power of the Buffalo Sabres and No. 2 overall pick Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken — join Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner as players in contention for this award.
Presented annually since 1933, the trophy is in recognition of the league’s top rookie, and both Beniers and Power have a strong case.
Power has revitalized a Buffalo franchise that, until this season, had not had a winning record since 2010-11.