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Originally Posted by devo22
the NCAA loves to give the Hobey Baker to senior players and they often tend to pass over younger guys. I remember when Drew Leblanc won it instead of Gaudreau in 2013 ... Gaudreau probably had the better season, but they still gave it to Leblanc (a senior that year). Last year, Eichel was the first freshman to win it since 1993.
But yeah, in either case it's pretty crazy that Connor didn't win it.
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Connor had exact points but more goals (fewer assists) than Eichel last year, which is why I think it's a bit of a snub. But I understand the reasoning behind it and how they want to give it to seniors for reasons pointed out.