2008 Calder Memorial Trophy Winner

The 2008 Calder Memorial Trophy was awarded at the annual NHL award banquet on 12 June 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy for 2008. NHL trophy prediction: Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals is the winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2008.

The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award that recognizes a player in his first year in NHL hockey who demonstrates the best overall level of skill for a rookie. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association select the winner of the trophy at the conclusion of the season.

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