Matthews, who led all rookies with 40 goals and 69 points, is the first Maple Leaf to win the Calder Memorial Trophy since 1966.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 1 pick from the 2016 draft wasted no time making a splash in the NHL and also finished second in power-play points, first in game-winning goals, first in shots, and third in ice-time among rookie forwards. Matthews, who would've been eligible for the 2015 draft had he been born just two days earlier, was well-prepared for his rookie season after spending his draft year in the Swiss pro league, and right away was trusted by Mike Babcock to play significant minutes. No one is better in tight corners in the offensive zone than Matthews, who is a threat to shoot and score from anywhere on the ice. The Leafs have a very bright future ahead with Matthews at the helm, who fell just four goals shy of winning the Richard Trophy as the league's top goal scorer. He's an elite fantasy option due to his elite scoring skill, which is further buoyed by a cadre of skilled teammates in William Nylander and Mitch Marner.