This rookie class continues to be a productive one. All around the league, freshmen are helping their respective teams in tight races for playoff positioning.
At the half-way point of the regular season schedule, there are some rooks that are pushing forward, while others are struggling to stay afloat. As we move into the dog-days of the NHL season, it will be very interesting to see which kid contributors will be able to stay the course.
Here's my top 5 Calder Watch list for January.
1. Logan Couture, C, San Jose Sharks