Blues' Snuggerud Lands Fifth in Calder Race

Jimmy Snuggerud's rookie campaign with the Blues wraps up with a respectable fifth-place nod in Calder Trophy voting, a testament to his seamless transition from college to the NHL grind. Scouts whispered about his shot and hockey IQ all season, but St. Louis' uneven year kept him from climbing higher on ballots. Front offices around the league now eye him as a cornerstone piece for the Blues' rebuild, with bigger expectations looming next fall.