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)

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price says he's hopeful he'll be able to suit up at some point this season.

Price is still rehabbing a knee injury that's kept him out of action since last summer's Stanley Cup Final. He addressed the media for the first time this season on Sunday.

"It's definitely an objective for me this season," Price said on returning to the Canadiens, per Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

"It's part of my identity," Price added, according to The Athletic's Arpon Basu.

On top of his injury, Price voluntarily entered the NHL's player assistance program in October. He exited after one month.

"It was very difficult," Price said. "I was in a position where I definitely needed to reach out and it was a trying time for sure. ... It was one that needed to be made, and ultimately it was successful. Very thankful for the help that I got."

The Canadiens sit dead last in the NHL standings and overhauled their front office this season. Price would be an attractive trade chip for contending teams in need of help in goal if he's healthy enough to play, but the former MVP says he's committed to Montreal.

"Me and my family are very happy here," he said. "We're settled in. This is our home. There's a reason I signed the contract I did here with a no-movement clause. As of right now, I have no plans to be anywhere else."

Price is under contract at $10.5 million per season until 2026. He waived his no-movement clause prior to the Seattle Kraken expansion draft but wasn't chosen.

The 34-year-old has spent his entire career with the Habs after they selected him fifth overall in 2005. He's one of the most decorated goaltenders of his generation, with Hart and Vezina Trophies on his resume along with a .917 save percentage across 707 career contests.

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The NHL added Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi and Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov to the All-Star Game roster, the league announced Sunday.

Josi and Kuznetsov will join the Central and Metropolitan All-Star teams, respectively, to replace the injured Nathan MacKinnon and Adam Fox.

In addition, Dallas Stars veteran Joe Pavelski - who was already named to the Central Division squad - has been promoted to captain with MacKinnon sidelined.

Josi ranks third among all defensemen this season with 43 points in 43 games. This will be his fourth All-Star appearance.

Kuznetsov has bounced back in a big way from a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, collecting 43 points and earning his second All-Star nomination.

All-Star Weekend runs Feb. 4-5 in Las Vegas.

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With a goal, three shots, four hits, and nearly 18 minutes to his name, it's safe to say Evander Kane had a significant impact in his Edmonton Oilers debut on Saturday night.

"It's nice to contribute on a new team coming in, you want to show what you can do," Kane said postgame. "Obviously, it was great to get the boys on the board early and everybody kind of took off after that."

Kane suited up alongside captain Connor McDavid on the top line and opened the scoring with a deflection goal 11:21 into the opening period against the Montreal Canadiens.

Saturday's game marked Kane's first since May 2021. He said he was relieved to be able to focus on hockey again after being the subject of multiple NHL investigations over recent months.

"When you get on the ice, you kind of put everything else to bed. Hopefully, that continues," Kane said. "It was great to be back out there."

Kane was suspended 21 games in October for violating the NHL/NHLPA's COVID-19 protocol after he allegedly used a fake vaccine card. His deal with the San Jose Sharks was then terminated for breach of contract.

Before he signed with Edmonton, Kane was investigated for allegedly crossing the U.S.-Canada border eight days after testing positive for COVID-19. The league determined there was insufficient evidence.

Despite a strong showing Saturday, Kane says he still has to work out some kinks on the ice.

"Obviously, there was some rust, timing issues, getting the legs going. All to be expected," he said. "It was a good first game, there's really not much more to say than that."

The win was Edmonton's fourth in a row. The Oilers return to action Monday versus the Ottawa Senators.

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard will miss eight weeks due to an ankle injury, the team announced.

Savard played Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks but was ruled out before Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

The 31-year-old signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Canadiens last offseason after winning the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Savard's collected nine points in 42 games while averaging over 20 minutes per night in his first campaign with Montreal.

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The Vancouver Police Department charged former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen with one count of sexual assault Thursday following an investigation.

Virtanen is not currently in custody.

He was named in a lawsuit last May after a woman, now 23, came forward regarding an incident that allegedly occurred in 2017. The lawsuit states Virtanen took the woman to a Vancouver hotel and assaulted her despite her pleas for him to stop.

Virtanen denied the allegations in June.

The Canucks placed Virtanen on leave after the allegations surfaced. He was then bought out and joined Spartak Moscow of the KHL for the 2021-22 season.

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The Arizona Coyotes are in advanced discussions with Arizona State's hockey program about using the school's new multipurpose arena as a temporary home, sources told Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

The Coyotes would use the 5,000-seat rink for all home games while they await approval and construction of a proposed permanent arena in Tempe. The franchise is reportedly negotiating a three-year deal with the Sun Devils featuring an option for a fourth season.

Due to NCAA rules, the Coyotes would not be allowed to use ASU's hockey areas, meaning they'd have to build their own. That could cost between $15 million and $20 million, one source told Morgan.

Asked whether the Coyotes would receive league approval to play in a venue with so few seats, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said, "(It) depends on the totality of circumstances, but I wouldn't rule it out."

The Coyotes released the following statement:

"As we have said many times, we are completely committed to building our future in Arizona. As part of that process, we are excited to be exploring some great temporary arena options here before we move in to a new permanent home in the Valley."

In August, the city of Glendale said that it will terminate the Coyotes' lease agreement for Gila River Arena, where the franchise has played since 2003-04, at the end of this season. In December, Glendale threatened to lock the team out of the arena unless the franchise paid outstanding state and city tax balances.

The Coyotes filed their bid for a new facility in September, but the evaluation process is ongoing. ASU's new arena is set to be completed in the fall.

Both NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and the franchise itself have publicly shut down relocation rumors amid the arena drama this season.

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The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Nick Holden to a one-year contract extension worth $1.3 million, the team announced Thursday.

"Nick has seamlessly integrated himself into our lineup and into our dressing room," general manager Pierre Dorion said in a statement. "His veteran presence and leadership qualities have been instrumental in helping our young group this season, while his strong defensive play and accountability on the ice has really helped with the maturity of our young defensive core."

The Senators acquired Holden from the Vegas Golden Knights this past summer in a trade that sent Evgenii Dadonov to Vegas.

The 34-year-old has played 543 NHL games split between the Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Golden Knights, and Senators. He's one of three Ottawa defensemen under contract for next season, along with Thomas Chabot and Artem Zub.

Holden's notched four points in 30 games this season while averaging over 19 minutes per contest.

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Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will replace teammate Drake Batherson on the Atlantic Division All-Star squad next month, the team announced Wednesday.

Batherson is sidelined long term with an ankle injury after Buffalo Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell sent him crashing into the boards Tuesday with a hit that the NHL Department of Player Safety is currently reviewing.

The Senators' top pivot was in the midst of a career season, registering 34 points in 31 games before his injury.

Tkachuk is having a solid season himself. The 22-year-old's notched 27 points in 33 appearances while averaging over 18 minutes per night. It's the second All-Star nomination of his career.

All-Star Weekend runs Feb. 4-5 in Las Vegas.

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Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher expects to be busy leading up to March's trade deadline.

With his club mired in a franchise-worst 13-game losing streak - its second double-digit skid of the season - Fletcher said he's open for business.

"We're looking to aggressively retool here. Everything is on the table," Fletcher said, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.

The Flyers made several significant moves in the offseason after missing the playoffs last year and replaced former head coach Alain Vigneault with Mike Yeo in December. But neither approach has helped the team find success, as Philadelphia currently sits last in the Metropolitan Division with 34 points through 43 games.

Captain Claude Giroux is the Flyers' most intriguing trade chip. The 34-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent, and Fletcher said it's up to Giroux to decide if he wants to be traded.

Giroux's current contract has a full no-movement clause and carries an $8.275-million cap hit. He's spent his entire 15-year career with Philadelphia and ranks second in franchise history with 892 points.

Though the 2021-22 season hasn't gone to plan, Flyers chairman Dave Scott doesn't believe the club needs to undergo a long-term rebuild.

"I don't see this being a three-, four-year rebuild at all," Scott said, according to Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. "The core is good. We've just got to get healthy."

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