Krug is tied for the lead in defensive scoring (10) with Karlsson and Weber. That alone should make him a nominee. Lindholm and Mackinnon would probably be the other nominees right now. Jones has had a bad couple weeks, and plays on a bad team (as does Barkov). Usually that wouldn't matter, but the other three all play significant roles on winning teams, which should help them in the end. Monahan's injury probably takes him out of the top three at least, but if he can keep up with Mackinnon in the scoring race he'll definitely receive consideration.
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