The NHL has named Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders, Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens, and Beckett Sennecke of the Anaheim Ducks as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league’s top rookie. Multiple outlets report the trio will compete for the award after each player posted a standout season among first-year skaters. The Athletic highlights Schaefer as a heavy favorite entering the selection, noting he remains the most prominent contender in the group. The New York Post also reports that Schaefer’s season is historic in scope and places him in the Calder finalist lineup alongside Demidov and Sennecke. Demidov represents Montreal as the other finalist from the Canadiens, while Sennecke is the Ducks’ representative for the award’s final three. All sources agree on the three finalists’ identities and the announcement timing, describing the Calder shortlist as a three-player field featuring the Islanders’ Schaefer, the Canadiens’ Demidov, and the Ducks’ Sennecke.