Could Brad Lambert take home rookie of the year?
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With all the young talent coming into the Winnipeg Jets lineup next season, fans are wondering if any of their prospects pose as a threat to win the Calder Trophy.
When reflecting on potential Calder Trophy candidates on the Jets, only one player should come to mind, 20 year old Brad Lambert.
Lambert was selected 30th overall in the 2022 NHL draft. Elite prospects describes Lambert as a smooth skating forward with perfect skating posture, ample flexibility, and a stable upper body. He plays the game with quickness and precision that most players can't match.
Center Brad Lambert of the Winnipeg Jets is far from a guarantee to make their roster, but there is a chance that he surprises some people. Losing Sean Monahan to free agency, Winnipeg seems to need a second-line center-that's where the 20-year-old can come in.
If Stankoven were out of the picture, Lambert would likely be hailed as the best rookie forward in the AHL in 2023-24. He scored 55 points in 64 games for the Manitoba Moose and recorded a point in his lone game with the Jets. This element of youth would be interesting to add to Winnipeg's season-long roster, and it might give them the spark to follow up their 110-point campaign.
Although he poses as a threat to take home the Calder, this can only come to fruition if he makes the team. With GM Cheveldayoff making it clear that his prospects are being called to action, Lambert could shock the NHL this upcoming regular season.
source: The Hockey Writers
Top Contenders for 2025 Calder Trophy
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15 AOUT | 68 ANSWERS Could Brad Lambert take home rookie of the year? Will Lambert take home the Calder? | ||
| Yes | 39 | 57.4 % |
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