I actually think there is a case for people other than Draisaitl if you consider defensive play, or value even strength points more than PP. Personally I think Panarin deserves the MVP and there have been a lot of articles / overall stats based views that support that.
Here is their point production:
Draisaitl:
-ES: 56
-PP: 44 (McDavid has 43)
Panarin:
-ES: 59
-PP: 24
Mackinnon:
-ES: 52
-PP: 31
Does Draisaitl deserve the Hart over Panarin because he gets to play on a PP with McDavid...I'm not sure.
Especially if you look at 200ft game and overall impact at Even Strength.
Draisaitl:
-GF: 80
-GA:77
-GF%: 51.0%
-xGF%: 47.5%
Panarin:
-GF: 89
-GA: 49
-GF%: 64.5%
-xGF%: 55.0%
Mackinnon:
-GF: 81
-GA: 51
-GF%: 56.2%
-xGF%: 54.3%
Give me the guys that actually keep the puck out of their own net too. Draisaitl had a great offensive season, but he was also the forward on the ice for the most even strength goals against in the league (77).
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