Calder Trophy Power Rankings: Lundell is Panthers' latest gem

We have one newcomer and a shakeup within the top three in our fourth edition of the 2021-22 Calder Trophy Power Rankings.

5. Matthew Boldy, Wild

Previous rank: N/A

Boldy's sample size is significantly smaller than the rest of our candidates, but he's made a notable impact to start his NHL career. The 12th overall pick from 2019 has already worked his way into Minnesota's top six and doesn't look out of place, posting nine points - the second-highest total of any rookie since our last installment - and sterling analytics to boot.

The Wild have lacked dynamic offensive playmakers for much of their existence, but Boldy's emergence within the attack alongside the likes of Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello makes Minnesota a major threat.

4. Moritz Seider, Red Wings

Previous rank: 3rd

Seider's slight drop in our rankings isn't an indictment on his play; it's just a matter of being the odd man out against a highly competitive top three separated by razor-thin margins. Detroit's No. 1 defenseman of the future is still humming along, logging over 23 minutes per night and leading all freshmen in assists. He's been consistent the entire campaign, and he's likely to work his way back up this list before the season ends.

3. Lucas Raymond, Red Wings

Previous rank: 2nd

Raymond's overall contributions have him firmly in a finalist position, but the Red Wings sniper has gone cold with only two goals in 22 games since Dec. 1. He's added 12 assists in that span, but Raymond appears to have hit a wall after looking like a lock to win the award through the first two months of the season.

He still leads all rookies in scoring and is neck-and-neck with our top candidate in almost every offensive category, but he hasn't done enough lately to maintain a top-two spot.

2. Anton Lundell, Panthers

Previous rank: 4th

Lundell is the league's hottest rookie, racking up 17 points over the past month - including a five-point outburst against the Blue Jackets - despite being slotted behind a bevy of Panthers superstars. His play of late is creating enough buzz to garner national attention for Calder voters after a quiet start, and he looks the part of a future two-way superstar.

Florida has scored 67.77% of its goals when Lundell has been on the ice at five-on-five, and the Panthers have also tasked the rookie with key faceoffs and penalty kill minutes. His poor numbers on the kill blemish his overall impact, but it speaks volumes that the 20-year-old has earned enough trust from his coach to be in those critical situations.

1. Trevor Zegras, Ducks

Previous rank: 1st

If the Calder Trophy were a popularity contest or viral highlight showdown, Zegras would have it sewn up. The absurdly skilled Ducks rookie continues to dazzle night in and night out, and he's established himself as a household name midway through his first full season.

Michigan goals aside, Zegras is tied for the rookie lead in points per game and has strong individual metrics, helping Anaheim hang tough in the Western Conference playoff picture. It's his trophy to lose at this point.

Honorable mentions: Tanner Jeannot (NSH), Michael Bunting (TOR), Kaapo Kahkonen (MIN)

(Analytics source: Evolving-Hockey)