NHL players and coaches are discussing the Calder Trophy race between Minnesota Wild's rookie defenseman Brock Faber and Connor Bedard. Faber has gained momentum with a strong case, despite Bedard being the favorite. Faber and Bedard have mutual respect for each other, with Faber being praised as a 'stud' and a 'superstar' by Bedard. Coaches like David Quinn believe Faber should win the Calder, citing his American background and college experience. Faber, however, remains focused on helping the Wild make the playoffs.
Calder Trophy? #mnwild Brock Faber ‘would much rather make the playoffs.' @GopherHockey https://t.co/wbtNu55nrk
David Quinn asked about the Calder race between Bedard and Faber: “I think Brock Faber should win the rookie of the year award. …I coached Faber on the Olympic team. Faber’s an American, good college guy and should win rookie of the year so, that’s how these conversations go.”
"I think Brock Faber should win the Calder." #SJSharks coach David Quinn
Connor Bedard has met all expectations as an 18-year-old rookie, but Minnesota's Brock Faber has gained momentum in the Calder Trophy discussion. What's his case? @AdamVingan dives in. https://t.co/J2SiAakSkR
To make playoffs, #mnwild must make NHL history. @PioneerPress https://t.co/fOanWHUuVg
Is #MNWild D Brock Faber thinking about the Calder Trophy? “No, not at all. I don’t like to read into those things and, frankly, would much rather make the playoffs.”
Looking into what Brock Faber's next contract could like in tomorrow's @TheAthleticNHL, and it got me looking into their 2nd-round picks bc he is one. Sure looks like #mnwild have gotten great value with all of them in the Judd Brackett era (Kumpalainen, Heidt, Haight, Lorenz,…
Connor Bedard or Brock Faber for the Calder? @MarkLazerus and @RussoHockey debate https://t.co/qEqpt8Yeba
Connor Bedard or Brock Faber? Huge homers Russo and Lazerus debate the Calder Some fun lunch reading about a couple exceptional rookies By @MarkLazerus and me https://t.co/KECCQcCw3s
Connor Bedard or Brock Faber? Huge homers Russo and Lazerus debate the Calder Direct all hate to @MarkLazerus. This fun exercise was his idea. >>> #mnwild #blackhawks https://t.co/KECCQcCw3s
Making Brock Faber’s case for Calder: NHL players and coaches on why he could edge Connor Bedard ⤵️ https://t.co/Xh24HXekvO
There's respect between Brock Faber + Connor Bedard: "He's a superstar in this league already," Faber said. "He's a hell of a player," Bedard said. Who wins Calder? While Bedard is favorite, I I talked w/ NHL coaches, players on why Faber has "strong case" https://t.co/msxnB1jmmY https://t.co/vupm2fg2t6
Making #mnwild rookie Brock Faber’s case for Calder: NHL players and coaches on why he could edge Connor Bedard By @JoeSmithNHL https://t.co/cgurEnFKn6
Making Brock Faber’s case for Calder: NHL players, coaches on why #mnwild “stud” rookie defenseman could edge Connor Bedard. https://t.co/prNG2A5cVb