Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken has been named a finalist for the 2021 Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top rookie each season. The other two finalists are Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Alexander Romanov of the Montreal Canadiens.
Beniers, 19, was selected by the Kraken with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. He had an impressive rookie season, recording 11 goals and 16 assists in 47 games. He was also a key contributor to the Kraken’s success, helping them to a third-place finish in the Pacific Division.
Beniers is the first player in Kraken history to be named a finalist for the Calder Trophy. He is also the first player from the 2020 NHL Draft class to be named a finalist. This is a testament to his hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Beniers is a two-way center who is known for his strong defensive play and ability to create offense. He has also shown an ability to play in all situations, including on the power play and penalty kill. His versatility has been a major factor in the Kraken’s success this season.
The Calder Trophy is voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. The winner will be announced at the 2021 NHL Awards on June 21. It is an honor for Beniers to be named a finalist and it is a testament to his hard work and dedication throughout the season.
No matter who wins the Calder Trophy, Matty Beniers has already made history as the first player from the Seattle Kraken to be named a finalist. He has also shown that he can be a key contributor to the team’s success in his rookie season and beyond.
