Calder Trophy Race: Schaefer, Demidov, Sennecke Shine

Here's more NHL news for March 13th.

The NHL's call to trophy race for Rookie of the Year has been super exciting this season.

Three young stars are dominating the conversation, with Matthew Schaeffer of the New York Islanders leading the pack.

Rookie's like him have boosted teams such as the Islanders, Montreal Canadians, and Anaheim Ducks

right into play-out spots heading into the final.

Month.

Schaeffer, the Islander's first overall pick, shattered the record for most goals by an 18-year-old

defenseman at 18 goals.

He became the first Rookie to reach 20 goals this year, and has been a dynamic force on defense

with great mobility and smarts.

Even Hockey legend Wengeretski says, Schaeffer belongs in the hard trophy talk as his team's

most valuable player.

His on-ice impact, plus off-ice charisma, have turned him into one of the league's biggest

stories, brightening the Islander's future.

Meanwhile, Ivan Demadoff of the Canadians and Beckett Sineck of the Ducks are tied for the

Rookie scoring lead, with 51 points each.

Both have locked in finalists nods with their speed, skill, and scoring punch that's fueled

their team's playoff pushes.

Lower down, Minnesota Wild Goal lead Jesper Walstead, boasts a top 10 say percentage and

four shutouts in 26 games.

Other standouts like Oliver Kaponen, Ben Kindle, Alexander Nickishin, and Frazier Minton

are delivering key minutes in helping their squad stay.

Competitive as the season wraps up.

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