Calder Trophy Candidates
By Ryan Ritchie
Sam Bennett, Calgary Flames
May 8, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (63) skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Anaheim Ducks won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Bennett dealt with some injuries last season. He still managed to rack up 24 points in 11 games with Kingston of the OHL, before appearing for the Flames in the playoffs where he impressed tallying 4 points in 11 games.
He should find a home on the second line to begin the season alongside Mikael Backlund and newly acquired Michael Frolik. If he can somehow find his way to the first line, demoting Jiri Hudler, then he may compete with McDavid for the Calder.