It’s been a roller coaster of a season for Matty Beniers, the rookie forward for the Seattle Kraken. After a slow start to the season, Beniers has been on a tear as of late, and is now in the running to defend his title as Rookie of the Year.
Beniers was drafted second overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and was expected to make an immediate impact on the Kraken. However, he got off to a slow start, with only two points in his first eight games. He was also held scoreless in five of those games.
But since then, Beniers has been on fire. In the last 13 games, he has scored five goals and added four assists. He has also been a key contributor to the Kraken’s success, helping them to a 10-3-0 record over that span.
Beniers’ play has been so impressive that he is now being considered as a serious contender for the Calder Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s top rookie each year. He currently ranks third among rookies in points (15) and first in goals (7).
The Kraken are hoping that Beniers can continue his hot streak and help them make a deep run in the playoffs. If he can keep up his current pace, he could be a major factor in the team’s success and could be a strong candidate for the Rookie of the Year award.
No matter what happens, it’s clear that Matty Beniers is a special player and has a bright future ahead of him. The Seattle Kraken are lucky to have him and will be relying on him to help them reach their goals this season.
