I think Kylington should win. It's a no brainer for me. The only other one that could come close is Couturier for the off-ice stuff he's also had to go through.
But Kylington missed nearly a year and a half, and it was doubtful he would ever play again. The fact that it was for mental health reasons makes this a great reason to stop and focus on it for this particular award. It's an area that still carries a lot of stigmatization, especially amongst athletes, and it's often overlooked entirely.
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