NHL rookie of year favorites as talented group competes for Calder Trophy

Will the winner be a No. 1 overall pick as it was during the 2023-24 ( Chicago Blackhawks ' Connor Bedard ) and 2025-26 seasons ( New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer )?

Will the winner be a defenseman as it was the past two seasons ( Montreal Canadiens ' Lane Hutson in 2024-25 and Schaefer)?

Or, will the winner have taken a different path to a strong first full NHL season?