The Montreal Canadiens expected to have one impact rookie this season in Ivan Demidov. How have Oliver Kapanen and Jakub Dobes made their mark this season?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba analyze Demidov's game and wonder if he is following the Lane Hutson plan en route to an electric rookie season. His centre, Oliver Kapanen, is making a name for himself by putting himself in the right place at the right time. What's next in his development. Rounding out the rookie cast, Jakub Dobes has given the Canadiens elite goaltending through his first three starts. Is there a reason to anticipate a regression?

0:00 Intro: Three Canadiens rookies in Calder conversation

5:28 Ivan Demidov's relentless play and development

10:38 Oliver Kapanen finding the right spots on ice

15:19 Kapanen's smart positioning and net-front presence

20:24 Canadiens roster moves and injury updates

22:38 Jakub Dobes' stellar start to the season

27:42 Dobes' ability to adapt and evolve his game

31:18 Trivia question and wrap-up

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