When it comes to this season’s NHL rookie of the year award, two New York Rangers lead with the oddsmakers. Igor Shesterkin and Alexis Lafreniere are the favorites to win the Calder Trophy this season.
New York Rangers prospects both one and two with oddsmakers
The NHL Hockey Operations Guide clearly lays out what the requirements are to win Rookie of the Year.
To be considered a rookie, a player must not have played in more than 25 NHL games in any preceding seasons, nor in six or more NHL games in each of any two preceding seasons.