Calder Watch – February 2

EDIT: Breaking news – Myers is the NHL’s Rookie of the Month! Great job, kid!

Latest Tyler Myers/Calder media mentions:

Myers says focus is on team, not Calder – Dan Rosen, NHL.com

“I mean, I do try not to think about it, but there is so much talk and you hear a lot of people and you hear your name and it’s really exciting,” Myers told NHL.com. “But at the same time, I’m trying to focus on what I have to do with the Sabres. I’m sure I’ll take some time after the year and ponder it a little it more.”

But really Tyler, you do think about it, right?

“It’s definitely exciting,” he answered.

You’re darn right, man.

That kind of year – Mike Brophy, Sportsnet.ca

�� it’s the kind of year when a lanky 19-year-old defenceman from the Buffalo Sabres, Tyler Myers, can steal the thunder from a 19-year-old scoring sensation, John Tavares of the New York Islanders, to be the leading candidate to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year.

I’m more worried about Matt Duchene, to be honest. Or Jimmy Howard, we know how much Detroit is loved. Article also mentions Tim Connolly not making the US Olympic team.

Latest games:

• January 29, 2010 – Bruins at Sabres – 25:12 TOI, 1A, 2 shots
• February 1, 2010 – Sabres at Penguins – 25:45 TOI, 1 shot