"The Islanders have spent a lot of time recently picking near the top of the NHL Draft, but it could be a waiver pickup that lands them a Calder Trophy. Michael Grabner was named one of the three finalists for the award given to hockey's top rookie. "It's really exciting," Grabner, whom the Islanders claimed off waivers from the Panthers on Oct. 12, told the team's website. " Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/nhlblog/islanders_grabner_finalist_for_rookie_bBvtVnu6IPopg1qn3HCs8O