I always think of JG as one of the top LW in the league. 12 seems to low for him. But then you look at the names on the list, and you really have to think hard for a reason for him to displace any of them.
Wheeler I'm not sold on. Yes he is a great player, but he's also 31 years old coming off a 91 point season. If he was more around his career norm is he that high up on the list? Then again, he's been aging like fine wine. However he's also a UFA after this season and will likely cash in BIG at age 32 into a contract that might be an albatross to whatever team signs him in the future.
Giroux hadn't had a PPG season in 4 years, then suddenly explodes for a 100 point season. Unreal season, but is he that good going forward?
Homerism wants me to move Gaudreau up that list. After all, he was 2nd in league scoring for a large chunk of the season. But again it's hard to argue when you see the names in front. Either way, I have no doubt he'll move up that list in the next season or 2. Like Monahan, he showed he has an extra tier to reach. He's my dark horse pick for Art Ross winner.
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