In this skilled rookie class, Chicago forward Kit Smeb will win the rookie of the year award.

Against. There is so much competition it might be hard to tell, but there are players in the rookie class that simply play more than he does and will probably pass him in the main attribute that will matter for forwards - scored points. In my opinion, the prime chance to snatch the award is in the hands of former SMJHL rookie of the season, Matt Kholin, simply because of him having more ice time on a team that scores more than Chicago does. There is a case to make for some others, but I think that Smeb isn't the main runner and if he wins, it's going to be quite a surprise.