The National Hockey League (NHL) is set to honor its top rookie of the season at the NHL Awards Show on Monday, and all eyes are on Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken. Beniers, who was selected second overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, has had an impressive first season in the NHL and is a strong contender for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Beniers has been a key contributor for the Kraken this season, scoring 11 goals and adding 11 assists in his first 35 games. His strong two-way play has been a major factor in the team’s success, as they have been one of the top teams in the league since their debut in 2021. Beniers’ leadership and poise on the ice have been instrumental in the team’s success, and he has quickly become a fan favorite in Seattle.
Beniers is up against some stiff competition for the Calder Trophy, including Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild, Alexander Romanov of the Montreal Canadiens, and Tim Stützle of the Ottawa Senators. All four players have had stellar rookie seasons, but Beniers’ performance for the Kraken has been particularly impressive. His ability to make an impact on both ends of the ice has been a major factor in the team’s success, and he has been a key part of their success this season.
The NHL Awards Show will be held on Monday night, and it is sure to be an exciting night for Beniers and his fans. If he is named the top rookie of the season, it will be a well-deserved honor for a player who has had an incredible first season in the NHL. Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that Matty Beniers is a rising star in the NHL and will be a key contributor for the Kraken for many years to come.
