I am not crazy: Jiri Hudler should get Hart consideration

[the_only_turek_fan]

He is 7th in league scoring only 8 points behind Crosby.

Monahan would probably not have 30 goals, and Gaudreau may not have had the season he had.

His on ice and off ice contributions have been tremendous.

How can you not say he is not one of the most valuable players to his team in 2014-15?

[Trailer Fire]

An argument could be made for top 5 in voting, but the Hart is reserved for Price.

[OutOfTheCube]

He likely will get some consideration. Top 10 or 15 in voting is likely.

Unless he gets something wild like ten points in the last four games though, a nomination won't happen.

[Fire]

In the top 20, but that's it.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Homerism.

[neo45]

He's more likely to win the Vezina

[Blaster86]

[OzSome]

I would love to see a Flames player get a consideration but I am sorry I have to disagree with you. I would have to say Carey Price, Ovechkin and even Getzlaf as the top 3.
I would definitely agree with you if you are talking about the MVP for the Calgary Flames though. I am not just talking about the stats. He is one of the leader in this team and he seems to like to help young guys in adjusting to the NHL. He is also not afraid to lead by example considering him being small. How many small players in the NHL that you see going in front of the net for the tipped in?

[pylon]

Blaster, I don't think it is as funny as you seem to think it is. There is so much parity this year, an argument could be made for 20 players right now.

Personally, I thought for a while Byfuglien should be considered, but now, I actually think it should be Devan Dubnyk. If you are going on what player has been the most valuable to their team, it is almost impossible to argue against Dubnyk, as he rescued Minnesota's season, and pretty much single handedly willed them into a playoff spot.

The Hart will probably go to a predictable choice, but an argument could be made for a ton of players this year, normally never given consideration. And Hudler has been the glue on that line, and by all reports, has been an absolute stellar mentor, and has kept Gaudreau and Monahan accountable all year.

Unlikely, but it's not as far fetched as it sounds. Hudler is exactly what these young guys need.

[handgroen]

you're crazy

[N-E-B]

OP isn't saying he should win, just that he deserves consideration, which he absolutely 100% does. Will he win? No, but he definitely deserves to be looked at.

[debil]

homer

[flambers]

He has had a great season, especially how he has handled the young players in the line up

Like Fire mentioned... I would second it, he would be top 20

[HOWITZER]

You're crazy.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Hart consideration is a bit much. Can't someone just have a strong season without being in the mix for the Most Valuable Player?

[Meers]

What's your straightjacket size?

[Red Menace]

How many players to they get to vote on?

If it's 10, I would agree with you.

if they only get to choose 3 or 5....then no, probably not.

[Red Menace]

I see that the voters only get to pick their top 5....but last season 26 different players received at least 1 vote....

by that metric he may get some votes....but he certainly wont be close to being a top 3 finalist.

[TheFlamesVan]

Not crazy at all. He won't win. But with Gio out, he's the Flames Hart candidate without question...
Which would be "Hart Consideration" as Turek said.
But Montreal is in McDavid territory without the best goalie on the planet.

[Heavy Jack]

I think there is little doubt that since Gio has gone down he has been the most valuable player to this team but there are much better options for the league to pick from this year unfortunately. That said I think Hudler has established himself as a different player this year and could be seen as a higher-end talent now vs. previous years. I'm proud of him and how he has handled himself with taking Johnny and Monahan under his wings, we are a much better team because of him this year that's for sure.