The NHL announced the three nominees for the Calder Trophy on Monday, and there were no surprises. Former first-round pick and San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf,

The Montreal Canadiens took to social media on Monday to highlight a milestone rarely seen in franchise history. “Lane Hutson has been named a finalist for the Calder Trophy!” the club posted on X, celebrating the 21-year-old defenseman’s nomination for the NHL’s rookie of the year award.

During the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, the league announced the finalists for the Calder Trophy, which honors the top rookie. The three finalists for the honor are Macklin Celebrini ( San Jose Sharks ), Lane Hutson ( Montreal Canadiens) and Dustin Wolf ( Calgary Flames ).