There is almost certainly some reputation voting by the players, but we have seen so many examples of journalists who get to vote and do so by trying to push a narrative, or so they can get attention, and some that clearly don't even know much about the sport, that I trust the player vote far more.
Mario Lemieux I believe was the last. And he dog walked the leage that year on an awful, awful Penguins team.
Well, McDavid has “won” multiple scoring titles, multiple Hart Trophies, multiple Ted Lindsay awards, the Rocket Richard Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy. He’s done miraculous things, including in the playoffs. Is he a loser because he plays a team sport and has never been able to drag his flawed teams to a Cup win? If he never wins a Cup, it’ll be a shame. Name a player in the league today who has done more to earn one than he has, but has yet to achieve it? I’ll wait.
easy to win when Malkin/Phil Kessel take turns outscoring you every year tho
I'm not sure what this thread has to do with Chris Kunitz.
And here I thought the Stanley Cup got awarded every year. It’s ok. Run with your schtick.
Could easily still give it to Kuch for team success. Lost 100+ games of Hedman, Point, Cernak, McDonagh, still did well in an incredibly difficult division this year. Vegas is in the final with a pretty similar point total to Florida who was near the bottom
I dont think its voter fatigue, I think it was really a toss up and the votes reflect that. A 3 way toss up at that. Mcdavid didnt separate himself enough to be the standout favourite IMO. If Kucherov didn't miss time he would've won the AR and been the easy favourite.
Kucherov has lead the league in PPG 3 straight seasons. he might be #1
