Hockey's Future lists their final Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) poll of the season with Michael Del Zotto at #7...7. Michael Del Zotto, D - New York Rangers
6'1, 195 lbs. DOB: June 24, 1990
Drafted 20th overall (1st Round) in 2008
A bit of a surprise to crack the final roster in the Big Apple, Del Zotto quickly proved that he belonged at the NHL level. With a hot start that saw him put up four goals and 12 points in his first 14 games, Del Zotto launched himself to the top of the rookie scoring charts and the Rangers to the top of the NHL standings. Opposing teams were quick to adjust to the Blueshirts new power play weapon and soon both the 19-year-old and the Rangers returned to Earth. Struggling a bit through the middle of the season, the Ontario native came back strong after the Olympic break to tally three goals and 11 points in his final 19 games, but the Rangers fell just short of the postseason to finish ninth in the Eastern Conference. In total, Del Zotto's nine goals and 37 points in 80 games placed him seventh among all rookies and second among rookie defensemen. Meanwhile, his 22 power-play points placed him second among his Ranger teammates.
...sky's the limit for Del Zotto. Now we just have to keep him away from those BC parties and get him in the film room to work on lowering that -20.
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