Ironically Blake Wheeler (21-24-45) was beat out by Chicago's Kris Versteeg who was a Bruins prospect until the Bruins traded him to Chicago for former Fighting Sioux star Brandon Bochenski. I also wonder if the Bruin's GM would regret that move or not?
Blake Wheeler was not among the three finalists announced today for the Calder Trophy as the league's Rookie of the Year. The three finalists are Anaheim's Bobby Ryan (36-31-67), Chicago's Kris Versteeg (22-31-53), and Columbus's Steve Mason (Record 33-20-7 GAA 2.29 Sv%.916).
Wheeler (21 goals) got off to a hot start, but his stick cooled off in the second half. Mason is considered the favorite to win the award.
Wheeler could still make the All-Rookie Team and receive a $212,500 bonus.
