Good, give him the Art Ross. The Hart is a different trophy for a different purpose.
I'd say his case is about as strong as Kucherov's last year. If the Oilers were sitting in their usual spot in the standings, Draisaitl wouldn't win but I think he probably will
I'd say his case is about as strong as Kucherov's last year. If the Oilers were sitting in their usual spot in the standings, Draisaitl wouldn't win but I think he probably will
Not even close. Last year Kucherov opened a 30-point gap on Steven Stamkos for the TBL lead in scoring, and he scored 80 EVS points.
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That's awesome. Two Hart Trophy winners, one of them being back-to-back Ted Lindsay winner as well, multiple Art Ross trophies between them.... and they still miss the playoffs.
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I'm sure both Tampa and Dallas would prefer their current situations over having 2 Hart trophy winners in their lineup. 2 superstars and 40ft of crap doesn't get you to the promise land.
200 ft play needs to start being considered more for the Hart Trophy.
Great you led the league in points but if you are on the ice for the most goals against in the league for forwards at even strength are you really the best player in the league?
Panarin: GF-89 GA-49
Draisaitl: GF - 80 GA - 77
I know what one of those two players was likely more valuable last year.
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This trophy is basically an Art Ross 2.0 so it’s not surprising he won. He had a great season but I will still argue that he’s not even the MVP of his own team, let alone the entire NHL.
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Draisaitl winning is a huge blow to intelligent discourse and further perpetuates the insane narrative that points are all that matters for forwards, regardless of defensive contribution.
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