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sports2 years ago

Matty Beniers Takes NHL Rookie of the Year Honors and All-Rookie Team Spot

Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year. The 20-year-old forward led NHL rookies in goals, points, and plus/minus in 80 games, and was second in assists. He received 160 of the possible 196 first-place votes for 1,836 voting points. Beniers helped the Kraken clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their second NHL season as the first wild card from the Western Conference.

via NHL.com|
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sports2 years ago

Kraken's Matty Beniers: From Rookie to Calder Trophy Winner

Former Michigan Wolverines center Matty Beniers becomes the first rookie from an expansion franchise to win the Calder Trophy in the NHL since 1980-81. Beniers, who played for the Seattle Kraken, received 160 first-place votes and led rookies in various statistical categories. In other NHL Awards, Connor McDavid won his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, Erik Karlsson received the Norris Trophy as top defenseman, and the Boston Bruins had multiple award winners.

via Detroit News|
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sports2 years ago

Seattle Kraken's Year 2: Impressive Accomplishments and Surprising Playoff Run.

The Seattle Kraken had an impressive second season in the NHL, establishing themselves as a legitimate team with a strong core of players and a coach in Dave Hakstol who got the best out of his squad. They also succeeded without sacrificing future resources and became a relevant part of the Seattle sports landscape. However, there are still areas for improvement, such as finding a bonafide scorer and power play presence. General manager Ron Francis is expected to be aggressive in the offseason to give the team the horses to advance even farther.

via Seattle Sports|
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