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Pine-Richland Grad Brandon Saad a Finalist for NHL's Calder Trophy

The winner will be announced during the Stanley Cup finals.

Pine-Richland graduate and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad is one of the three finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie.

According to WTAE-TV, Saad ranked fifth among rookies in each of the three major scoring categories - goals (10), assists (17) and points (27).

The winner will be announced during the Stanley Cup finals.

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The other two candidates are Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher and Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau.

Gallagher played in 44 games, ranking second among rookies with 15 goals and fourth with 28 points.

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Huberdeau played in all 48 games for Florida and ranked second both on the team and among NHL rookies with 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists). Among first-year players, he finished third in goals, fourth in assists and third in shots on goal (112), according to WTAE.


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