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Top 5 Calder Trophy Candidates

By Alyssa Naimoli

Oct 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets ready to take a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during a preseason hockey game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets ready to take a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during a preseason hockey game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) celebrates with team mates after scoring his first career NHL goal against Boston Bruins in the first period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring his first career NHL goal against Boston Bruins in the first period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Mitch Marner – Toronto Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner has been a surprise standout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has an abundance of young talent this season and eyes didn’t fall on Marner from the start but he is proving he is an incredible standout player.

Marner has 23 points ( 8 G, 15 A) so far this season; he leads the Maple Leafs in assists and is second for his point total. On the rookie board, Marner sits third in points and fourth in terms of goals.

Marner came out as an underdog but is steadily showing how vital of a player he can be. The forward has been great for the Maple Leafs so far this season, especially alongside the team’s other young talent.

Though one might not expect Marner to make a run for the Calder Trophy, his odds are just as good as any rookies, especially when he performs like he has so far. Marner might be an underdog but the rest of the season is all his to prove that he can rack up points and be an outstanding player.

Marner is ready to show the NHL what he can do and Toronto fans are very certain that he will do so even more.

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