It’s been a while since the Edmonton Oilers have had any presence in the Calder Trophy race for rookie of the year in the NHL. In fact, over the last 10 seasons, they have only had three players receive any Calder votes at all.

The Charlotte Checkers jumped out to a 2-0 lead against Abbotsford, but ended up losing 3-2 Monday night as the Canucks won the Calder Cup.

Seemingly regardless of whether he makes the NHL or not, top Philadelphia Flyers prospect Porter Martone is a massive underdog to win the 2026 Calder Trophy.

When it comes to rookie right wingers, the Oilers crop in 1980-81 ranks with the all-time best for an NHL team. Jari Kurri (75 games, 32-43-75) and Glenn Anderson (58 games, 30-23-53) were instant plug-and-play impact wingers and would go on to Hall of Fame careers.