Top 3 Hart Trophy Candidates

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With the regular season now over and the playoffs in full effect, it’s time to discuss my top 3 picks to win the Hart trophy. Let’s get into it.

1.

Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan MacKinonn has been the leading force to the Avalanches success this season, he is an absolute offensive monster and when he steps onto the ice the opposition knows something is about to go down. MacKinnon is known for his goal scoring ability, but slightly put that on the back burner this season. He scored 32 goals this season which is still a great tally, but it’s his 84 assists that stands out most to me. He put himself aside and started facilitating plays and creating opportunities for his teammates to thrive, which is what a true leader does. With the Avalanche looking like a weapon in the playoffs so far, MacKinnon could have a chance at a historic season for himself, winning back to back Hart trophies and most importantly adding another Stanley cup to his trophy cabinet. 

  1. Leon Draisaitl 

Well I can’t tell you enough how much I dislike this fellow being a Vancouverite, but I must admit he is one hell of a player. Draisiatl was born to score goals, so much so he decided to pick the hardest and most acute angle on the ice to be named his “shot spot” just to give himself a bit of a challenge. He led the NHL in scoring this season, lighting the lamp 52 times and was a standout player for the Oilers this season. He will be a key piece for this Edmonton team in the playoffs as they try to replicate the Stanley Cup finals run they made last season.

 

Nikita Kucherov

The straight faced assassin quietly had another incredible season, finishing with the most points in the league with 121. Kucherov has been easily one of the most skilled players in the league since entering in the 2013-14 season. Big, fast, and strong Nikita has all the ingredients of a phenomenal winger. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Kucherov take on the defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers in round one, which will be a guaranteed barn burner of a series and he will be a key factor in their success, not only in this series but to also bring the Cup back to Tampa.

 

What did you think of my list? Let me know if I missed anyone in the comment section down below!