No. 1: Hart Trophy
- Nominees:
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars
- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Toronto Maple Leafs Nominee:
- Auston Matthews
- Christmas Winner:
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Don’t count Matthews out, yet. Although he’s not scoring at the same pace he was last year, he’s bound to heat up and get back into the race for the “Rocket” Richard Trophy, which would then get him into the MVP vote.
McDavid is the clear-cut winner of this trophy and will win if he’s stay healthy for the rest of the year. He’s having one of his best career seasons, averaging two-points per game and is a walking video game.
If the Stars can pull away and finish with the best-record in the West, and Edmonton somehow misses the playoffs, I can see the vote turning to Robertson, but that seems like a lot that has to happen.
As for Crosby, I believe he should be in the mix, as he currently has Pittsburgh in a playoff spot and is this in the NHL in even-strength goals. Even in his 18th year, he’s delievering at a world-class level, putting his team on his back every night.