Kaprizov wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie The Russian sensation is the first player in Wild history to win the Calder Trophy. June 29, 2021 — 6:45pm Text size Copy shortlink: Kirill Kaprizov played like the NHL's best rookie all season long, and now he has the hardware to prove it. The Wild newcomer won the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday, getting crowned the league's top first-year player during a televised NHL Awards show. "I really enjoyed everything, from my play on ice to the team game," Kaprizov said through a translator on the TV broadcast. "Everything this season kind of came together, and it was truly special."