"The Islanders' rookie blueliner has a +6.5 Net Rating, topping all first-year NHL players this season. Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens clocks in second with a +4.3 Net Rating. That's a healthy lead fueled by Schaefer's strong offensive performance. Schaefer has a +6.1 offensive rating to go with a +0.4 defensive rating. The sum of the offensive and defensive ratings highlights a player's total Net Rating."
"That said, Demidov, a forward, has a +4.7 offensive rating and a -0.4 defensive rating. Those numbers bring his overall rating down. Similarly, third-place Beckett Sennecke of the Anaheim Ducks has a +4.7 offensive rating to go with a -1.0 defensive rating. While other players like Justin Soudif of the Washington Capitals have a higher defensive rating, their offense just isn't there. That situation drives their overall chances of winning the Calder."
Matthew Schaefer leads all first-year NHL players with a +6.5 Net Rating through mid-February, driven primarily by a +6.1 offensive rating and a +0.4 defensive rating. Ivan Demidov ranks second with a +4.3 Net Rating, boosted by a +4.7 offensive rating but hampered by a -0.4 defensive rating. Beckett Sennecke sits behind with a +4.7 offensive rating and a -1.0 defensive rating. Players with stronger defensive numbers lack sufficient offense to rival Schaefer's overall impact. Calder voting remains subjective, but Schaefer's analytics and visible game-changing moments position him as the leading rookie candidate.
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