The alternate ballot of Gaudreau, Huberdeau and Josi are all equally or more deserving. Take any one of them off of their teams, and the difference is palpable. Take McDavid off of Edmonton, and they are probably about the same, maybe a bit better if they are forced to play a team game. Goalies are very hard to place, because they are the most important position. That's why it's rare to see them here.
Matthews probably makes my list. I would have made it Gaudreau, Huberdeau and Matthews, and the voting should be neck and neck. Having two players in McDavid and Shesterkin on the ballot, just make the check out to Matthews.
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