Ivan Demidov is emerging as a strong contender for the 2025 Calder Trophy, following Lane Hutson’s historic win for the Montreal Canadiens. With a promising debut after joining from the KHL, Demidov’s rise fuels hopes of back-to-back rookie honours for the franchise.

NEW YORK (AP) — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy on Monday as the NHL’s rookie of the year. Hutson led rookies in scoring with six goals and 60 assists in his inaugural NHL season as the Canadiens made a surprise return to the playoffs this season.

With the Stanley Cup Final in full swing, the NHL continues to announce some of the league's award winners prior to the NHL Award ceremony later this month. Most recently, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Trophy,