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Blues’ Tarasenko tops HF’s January Calder Poll Photo: St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko got off to an impressive start in his NHL career, making him an easy choice as the NHL's top rookie for January (courtesy of Scott Kane/Icon SMI) Due to the NHL lockout, January was an abbreviated month, with most teams playing just over half a dozen games. Nonetheless, the Hockey’s Future staff was polled to give their early thoughts on the front-runners for the league's Calder Trophy, which recognizes the NHL's top rookie. HF Prospect of the Month for January, 2013 Photo: Forward Dmitrij Jaskin is the Hockey's Future Prospect of the Month for January, 2013. Jaskin was prolific over the past month, managing 25 points in just eight QMJHL games. (Courtesy of Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images) Though there were many stellar performances in the month of January, few players were able to match the production of Moncton Wildcats forward Dmitrij Jaskin (STL). St. Louis Blues retain junior prospect pool with top-end talent and scrappy play Photo: Feisty Blainville-Boisbriand winger Ryan Tesink, shown here as a member of the Saint John Sea Dogs, is one of several Blues junior prospects who have changed teams this year. (courtesy of Dave Connell/HF) St. Louis Blues boast top-end talent and depth in the pipeline Photo: The St. Louis Blues addressed the blue line with their first pick in 2012, drafting dynamic defenseman Jordan Schmaltz with the 25th overall pick. (courtesy of Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI) St. Louis Blues prospects off to strong start in 2012-13 Photo: Owen Sound goaltender Jordan Binnington is off to a fantastic start to his OHL campaign and will suit up for Team Canada at the WJC. (courtesy of Terry Wilson/OHL Images) |
