Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Nicklas Backstrom were chosen Wednesday as finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. Kane, the first pick in the 2007 draft, and Toews, the third pick the year before, are teammates on the Chicago Blackhawks. Backstrom plays for the Washington Capitals, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Philadelphia in seven games. (Updated 04/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Toews led rookies with 24 goals, and had 30 assists. He missed several weeks in January and February with a knee injury, but nearly averaged a point-per-game. With a full season under his belt, the sky is the limit. Toews will be a No. 3 Fantasy forward come Draft Day 2008, but could develop into much more in his sophomore season. (Updated 04/24/2008).
No information available at this time.
Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Nicklas Backstrom were chosen Wednesday as finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. Kane, the first pick in the 2007 draft, and Toews, the third pick the year before, are teammates on the Chicago Blackhawks. Backstrom plays for the Washington Capitals, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Philadelphia in seven games. (Updated 04/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Toews led rookies with 24 goals, and had 30 assists. He missed several weeks in January and February with a knee injury, but nearly averaged a point-per-game. With a full season under his belt, the sky is the limit. Toews will be a No. 3 Fantasy forward come Draft Day 2008, but could develop into much more in his sophomore season. (Updated 04/24/2008).
