Calder Trophy Odds 2026-2027: McKenna & Martone Co-favourites

Gavin McKenna and Porter Martone are the current co-favourites to win the 2026-2027 NHL Rookie of the Year award. Scroll down for the latest NHL Calder odds and check out more of the latest NHL Awards odds here!

Calder Trophy Odds 2027 🏆

Player	Odds
Gavin McKenna	+275
Porter Martone	+400
Ivar Stenberg	+475
Cole Hutson	+900
Roman Kantserov	+900
Dylan Garand	+1100
Anton Frondell	+1200
James Hagens	+1300
Trevor Connelly	+1600
Ilya Protas	+3000
Viggo Bjorck	+3000
Konsta Helenius	+3500
Jacob Fowler	+5000
Sergei Murashov	+5000
Nikita Klepov	+6600
Victor Eklund	+6600
Carter Yakemchuk	+8000
Jake O’Brien	+10000
Alberts Smits	+15000
Josh Samanski	+15000
Theo Lindstein	+15000
Cole Beaudoin	+30000
Oliver Bonk	+30000

Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction. Last updated on Oct 13, 2026.

Calder Trophy Odds Analysis 🧪

Gavin McKenna (Toronto Maple Leafs) is the favourite for the 2026–27 Calder Trophy at +275, followed by Porter Martone (Philadelphia Flyers) at +400. San Jose’s Ivar Stenberg sits a tier behind at roughly +475, followed by Anton Frondell (CHI) and Cole Hutson (WSH)

🔑 For bettors, the key is role and ice time: both Martone and McKenna project to top-six minutes and power-play usage, which historically drives Calder voting. Because the market is so tight at the top, many analysts suggest waiting for early-season price drift or targeting a mid-tier name like Stenberg or Frondell for better value if they land on a top line or power-play unit.

Avoid rookie goalies unless they dominate; the last netminder to win was Steve Mason in 2009.

How to Bet on Calder Trophy Odds in Canada 🍁

Want to place a wager on the NHL’s next stud? Betting on NHL Calder Trophy odds 2026 is easy! Here’s how you can place a bet on the NHL’s top rookie in a few simple steps:

1. Choose a sportsbook.
   Check out our list below to find a sportsbook to bet on NHL Calder Trophy odds. Look for one with an easy-to-navigate platform, good odds, and support for your preferred banking method.
2. Create an account.
   Hit the sign-up button and give the sportsbook your personal information. You’ll need to verify your identity with a government-issued ID.
3. Make a deposit.
   Your initial deposit funds the bets you make. Navigate to the cashier section of your sportsbook and select the payment transfer method that works best for you.
4. Place your bet.
   Navigate to the NHL section of your sportsbook, select “futures”. Check out the Calder Trophy odds, add your wager to your bet slip, and sweat out the results!

Best Calder Trophy Betting Sites in Canada 🍁

Check out these online sportsbooks below, or head over to our complete list of NHL betting sites to get in on all the best action. Be sure to check if a sportsbook is still offering odds on this market. Here are the best sportsbooks to use to bet on the latest NHL Calder odds:

NHL Calder Trophy Trends 📈

• Pre-season favourites don’t always hold: In recent years, the opening Calder favourite has often shortened early, then been overtaken as ice time and production become clear.
• Defensemen have been overperforming their odds: Four of the last seven Calder winners have been defensemen, including the last two (Lane Hutson 2024–25 and Matthew Schaefer 2025–26).
• Point production is the key driver: Of the last 15 winners, 12 posted either 60+ points or 25+ goals.
• Early value > late value: Calder futures compress quickly; a player who opens at +1500 in spring/early summer is rarely that price by mid-season if they’re producing. Bettors who lock in before camps or after the first 10–15 games often get much better numbers than those waiting until the race is obvious.

Past Calder Trophy Winners ⏱️

Year	Player	Position	Team
2026	Matthew Schaefer	D	New York Islanders
2025	Lane Hutson	D	Montreal Canadiens
2024	Connor Bedard	C	Chicago Blackhawks
2023	Matty Beniers	C	Seattle Kraken
2022	Moritz Seider	D	Detroit Red Wings
2021	Kirill Kaprizov	LW	Minnesota Wild
2020	Cale Makar	D	Colorado Avalanche
2019	Elias Pettersson	C	Vancouver Canucks
2018	Matthew Barzal	C	New York Islanders
2017	Auston Matthews	C	Toronto Maple Leafs

Notable Calder Trophy Winners 📝

Name	Year Won	Position	Team
Connor Bedard	2023-24	Center	Chicago Blackhawks
Cale Makar	2019-20	Defenseman	Colorado Avalanche
Auston Matthews	2016-17	Center	Toronto Maple Leafs
Nathan MacKinnon	2013-14	Center	Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Kane	2007-08	Right Wing	Chicago Blackhawks
Evgeni Malkin	2006-07	Center	Pittsburgh Penguins
Alexander Ovechkin	2005-06	Left Wing	Washington Capitals
Martin Brodeur	1993-94	Goalie	New Jersey Devils
Mario Lemieux	1984-85	Center	Pittsburg Penguins
Bobby Orr	1966-67	Defenseman	Boston Bruins

Understanding Calder Trophy Odds 👓

If you’re going to place bets on NHL Calder odds this season, making sure you understand how to read the odds is important. Below, we’ve broken down how to read betting odds using American odds format.

• Favourites are denoted using a minus (-) sign (e.g. -225). The number shows the amount you need to wager to win $100. In this example, a $225 wager would win $100 profit for a total payout of $325 (which includes your original stake).
• Underdogs are denoted using a plus (+) sign (e.g. +200). The number shows what you will profit by wagering $100. In this example, a $100 wager would win $200 profit, a total payout of $300 (which includes your original stake).

You can bet any amount you want (small bets like $10 or $20 are just fine!), and your potential winnings will adjust proportionally.

💡 Use our handy odds calculator to calculate your potential winnings and to convert odds into different formats.

What is the Calder Trophy?

The Calder Trophy was introduced at the start of the 1936–37 NHL season and is given to the NHL’s rookie of the year. It was named after the first (and probably most likable) NHL President in the league’s history, Frank Calder.

Who Votes on the Calder Trophy? 🗳️

At the end of this season, the hockey analysts who are a part of the Professional Hockey Writers Association get polled on who they think the best rookie player was in the 2025-26 season. The top three vote-getters make it to the awards ceremony, where the ultimate winner is announced.

Cracy Calder Trophy Fact 🤯

Over the years, many talented players have won the Calder Trophy, but here’s a crazy fact in the history of the Calder Trophy: “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe, Brett Hull, Maurice “The Rocket” Richard, Jean Beliveau, “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky, and Sidney Crosby all have something in common. And no, it’s not the Stanley Cup. None of them won the Calder Trophy in their rookie years! We’re talking about some of the biggest household names in the sport’s history, but they didn’t start their careers with a Calder Trophy selection.

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