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Yet again another very close Hart Race that Jagr lost out on, but this time to Pronger, the obly defenseman outside Orr to win the Hart trophy in the last 80 years. He had 18 1st place votes to Pronger's 25. Bure also wasn't too far behind with 11.
Some stats.
Jagr
- Won The Art Ross missing 13 games. If I'm not mistaken, this is the 2nd most games an Art Ross Winner has missed, right behind Lemieux.
- on a per game basis he basolutely dominated his competition. 1.53 PPG, 125 points in 82. 2nd best in the league paced for 110 points, 10th best paced for 86 points. Of course pace is never guaranteed to be maintained.. but given his pace is right in line with his 7 best seasons, I certainly would have bet on him doing so.
Pronger
not as much stats on defenseman, but he did lead the league in +/- with a +52, 2nd best on the team had a +34. Was 2nd in points among defenseman, 5th in SH TOI and 6th in overall TOI. Overall an incredible season on both ends of the ice.
Bure
- dominated the goalscoring race, 14 more goals than 2nd and 22 more goals than 10th best despite missing 8 games (must be up there for most missed games to lead the league in goals).
- least support of any of the finalists. 23 more points than 2nd best on team. 29 more goals than 2nd best on team
So should Jagr or Bure have won, or was Pronger the rightful winner? Maybe someone else? Discuss.
Some stats.
Jagr
- Won The Art Ross missing 13 games. If I'm not mistaken, this is the 2nd most games an Art Ross Winner has missed, right behind Lemieux.
- on a per game basis he basolutely dominated his competition. 1.53 PPG, 125 points in 82. 2nd best in the league paced for 110 points, 10th best paced for 86 points. Of course pace is never guaranteed to be maintained.. but given his pace is right in line with his 7 best seasons, I certainly would have bet on him doing so.
Pronger
not as much stats on defenseman, but he did lead the league in +/- with a +52, 2nd best on the team had a +34. Was 2nd in points among defenseman, 5th in SH TOI and 6th in overall TOI. Overall an incredible season on both ends of the ice.
Bure
- dominated the goalscoring race, 14 more goals than 2nd and 22 more goals than 10th best despite missing 8 games (must be up there for most missed games to lead the league in goals).
- least support of any of the finalists. 23 more points than 2nd best on team. 29 more goals than 2nd best on team
So should Jagr or Bure have won, or was Pronger the rightful winner? Maybe someone else? Discuss.