
by Adam Proteau - November 23, 2010 11:55 AM EST
The fourth overall pick from 2008 is playing in his first full NHL season, but because of past appearances, isn't able to win the Calder Trophy.
Understand one thing: Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is not a rookie – at least, not by NHL standards.
By NHL standards, any player who sees action in six or more games in any two previous seasons loses his rookie status.
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This Week - Subscribe NowWhich team trailing 3-1 in their series is most likely to come back and win?
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.