Calder finalists headline All-Rookie Team
The NHL announced its All-Rookie Team for the 2015-16 season, and it was headlined by the three Calder Trophy finalists: Shayne Gostisbehere, Connor McDavid, and Artemi Panarin.
Panarin won the Calder on Wednesday night.
Here's the full squad:
| Player | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Goalie | Anaheim Ducks |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | Defenseman | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Colton Parayko | Defenseman | St. Louis Blues |
| Jack Eichel | Forward | Buffalo Sabres |
| Connor McDavid | Forward | Edmonton Oilers |
| Artemi Panarin | Forward | Chicago Blackhawks |
John Gibson was an All-Star in 2015-16 and finished with a .920 save percentage. He's the Anaheim Ducks' undisputed No. 1 goalie after the trade of Frederik Andersen to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Gostisbehere was integral to the Philadelphia Flyers' turnaround last season, and finished with an impressive 46 points. He scored four overtime goals, and finished second in Calder voting.
Colton Parayko had a strong season for the St. Louis Blues, finishing second among rookie defensemen in goals (nine) and points (33).
Jack Eichel, the second overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres at least year's draft, finished second among rookies with 24 goals and 56 points.
McDavid's exploits with the Edmonton Oilers were well documented. He was better than a point-per-game player in his freshman season, and had a five-point night against the Maple Leafs in February.
Panarin was a force with the Chicago Blackhawks, finishing first in every major statistical category among rookies. That's why he took home the trophy.
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