Kaprizov leads the league in scoring

[McFlash97]

Draisaitl is the Hart front runner. Not even close ATM

 

[AKL]

Draisaitl is the Hart front runner. Not even close ATM

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He's definitely a close 2nd to Kaprizov, no denying that

 

[State of Hockey]

How did that work for Kucherov last year ?

Obviously not great. Didn't appear to matter much in the equation. It's one reason why I think Kaprizov is a front runner for the Hart, but not the favorite. Just too many other star players that are now in the same ballpark as he is. And after his torrid first month, he's cooled off, and the pack has caught him. He has to find another gear again to keep up.

The other factor that hurt Kucherov and will hurt Kaprizov is that it's tough for wingers to win the Hart. All things equal the dominant center have the edge. Doesn't help that both are MIA on the PK and a tendency to pad their stats with empty net points. If they were viewed as strong 2-way guys and contributed more that arena, I think that disadvantage would be muted. Kaprizov is certainly not bad defensively, but he's not tasked with the same job as the centers in the conversation, and voters take that into account.

 

[MuckOG]

Draisaitl is the Hart front runner. Not even close ATM

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If Draisatl could post those same numbers WITHOUT McDavid in the line-up, I might agree with you. On the flip-side, Kaprizov is driving the Wild's bus without much help at all.

 

[stranger]

The only positive is he will sign a franchise crippling contract.

(I don't think one player earning that percentage of the cap ever works out)

 

[Wasted Talent]

Draisaitl is the Hart front runner. Not even close ATM

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Why do you think they limited the NHL ranks to centers only? I wonder if some unnamed winger might be ahead of him in many of those categories.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

The only positive is he will sign a franchise crippling contract.

(I don't think one player earning that percentage of the cap ever works out)

"That percentage" (theoretically) decreases over time.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

If Draisatl could post those same numbers WITHOUT McDavid in the line-up, I might agree with you. On the flip-side, Kaprizov is driving the Wild's bus without much help at all.

Best of luck to you convincing that guy using logic (or anything else)

He's definitely a close 2nd to Kaprizov, no denying that

I think he's a close 4th

 

[AKL]

I think he's a close 5th

I think we can all at least agree that he's top 10

 

[OilersFanatics505]

How did that work for Kucherov last year ?

We’re at a moment in history where a German is far more removed from their countries transgressions than a Russian.

 

[Three On Zero]

He's definitely a close 2nd to Kaprizov, no denying that

Also likely Makar and Hughes above him.

 

[McFlash97]

If Draisatl could post those same numbers WITHOUT McDavid in the line-up, I might agree with you. On the flip-side, Kaprizov is driving the Wild's bus without much help at all.

So uninformed lol

Draisaitl dunks on Kaprizov.

Stop playing man.

 

[McFlash97]

Best of luck to you convincing that guy using logic (or anything else)


I think he's a close 4th

With your post history, I'm shocked you understand the meaning of logic