The NHL has announced the finalists for the 2019-20 Calder Trophy, awarded to the league’s rookie of the year. This year’s finalists are Colorado defenseman Cale Makar, defenseman Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, and forward Dominik Kubalik of the Chicago Blackhawks.
2020 Calder Trophy finalists, as voted by @ThePHWA: Quinn Hughes (VAN), Dominik Kubalik (CHI) and Cale Makar (COL).
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 15, 2020
Makar became an early favorite for the award last season after he stepped into Colorado’s lineup for the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs and made an instant impact.