The bookmakers are of the opinion that the jewel of the Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky will have a lot to do to be in the race for the Calder trophy, awarded to the best rookie on the Bettman circuit, in 2022-2023.
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We can understand them; it remains unclear whether the most recent first overall pick in the National Hockey League draft will start the season in Montreal or with the Laval Rocket. With an odds of 20.00, the Slovak is tied for 10th with a certain Shane Wright and goalkeeper Logan Thompson, according to the Mise-o-jeu + site.
After smashing it all at the World Junior Hockey Championship, Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish tops the charts along with Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers at 5.50 odds.
Owen Power (6.00), Cole Perfetti (12.00) and Kent Johnson (13.00) could also pique the curiosity of punters.
The race for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the most useful player for his team, is in turn led by the incomparable Connor McDavid (2.25). Thus, the bookmakers do not believe that Auston Matthews (4.00) will be able to receive this distinction a second consecutive season.
The electrifying sniper of the Toronto Maple Leafs, however, should not struggle to get their hands on the scoring championship (2.25) once again. Leon Draisaitl (5.50) and McDavid (8.00) are the other headliners in the quest for the Maurice-Richard trophy. More daring bettors could turn to Montreal darling Cole Caufield (70.00).
Defender Cale Makar (2.00) and goaltender Igor Shesterkin (3.00) are also expected to defend their crowns, respectively for the Norris and Vézina trophies.