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Originally Posted by GioforPM
He lost to Ekblad, a real stud defenceman who was only 18-19, playing a tough position and who will be a Norris winner eventually IMO. He also IIRC finished after Stone who tied him in points and had more goals (but quite a bit more NHL experience).
You can debate the choice all you want but it wasn't a snub.
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It was a snub, Johnny was the most electric and consistent rookie that year. Forsberg fizzled out down the stretch and Ekblad as good as he was didnt have the consistency of Johnny. He played in the west. That is the reason why he lost. I am sure you are someone who can tell me how Jose Theodore was in 2002 . . . . . and that Jarome did not get snubbed either.