2014 NHL Awards Preview – Calder Trophy

Apr 8, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) reacts after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Ondrej Palat, Tampa Bay Lightning

Palat followed a similar path as his teammate Johnson.  Although he was a draft pick, he was a 7th round pick (208th overall) in 2011.  He also played 14 games last year before stepping into a full time role this season.  He ended up getting a lot of time on the top line with Stamkos and Martin St. Louis, where he put up 59 points and an amazing +32 rating.