Oddsmakers: Calder Trophy is Eichel's to lose after McDavid injury
A devastating injury to Connor McDavid has opened up the Calder Trophy race, and the second overall pick from this year's draft has emerged as the odds-on favorite to be named the NHL's rookie of the year.
Heading into Friday's action, the Edmonton Oilers phenom - who's expected to be out months with a broken clavicle - still leads the rookie scoring race with 12 points.
Despite sitting seven points back with five goals - including a stunner scored Thursday - Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres retains his status as second only to McDavid, while the rest of the field contains other rookies who've impressed early.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel (BUF) | 14/5 |
| Artemi Panarin (CHI) | 3/1 |
| Max Domi (ARI) | 7/2 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (WPG) | 9/2 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | 5/1 |
| Sam Bennett (CAL) | 14/1 |
| Oscar Lindberg (NYR) | 14/1 |
| Sam Reinhart (BUF) | 22/1 |
| Jake Virtanen (VAN) | 35/1 |
| Noah Hanifin (CAR) | 50/1 |
Notable omissions include defenseman Colton Parayko of the St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon.
- With h/t to Bodog
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