Only a month into 2024-25, the race for the Calder Trophy -- an award that goes to the NHL's top rookie -- is already shaping into a rather entertaining affair. It's one that stretches beyond the two perceived frontrunners, Matvei Michkov and Logan Stankoven, too.

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Nicholas Martin handicaps the NHL, MLB and NFL for the New York Post. He strives to include relevant game notes in articles to help bettors come to their own conclusions, but is also up 180 units himself on verified picks in a sports betting app. You can find Nick on X @nickm_hockey.