Nikita Kucherov is the clear favorite for the Art Ross Trophy

[Bank Shot]

So, if you believe that NHL writers generally "go out of their way to do the dumbest thing possible," why would you out any value in a trophy decided by them?

I put the Pearson above it. Not sure why you would want to defend the writers. These are the ones that voted Ovechkin onto the year end all star team as both left and right wing. Theodore won the Hart because a Montreal writer left Iginla off the ballot.

Its a shame that the trophies are decided by people like this.

 

[Coffey]

I put the Pearson above it. Not sure why you would want to defend the writers. These are the ones that voted Ovechkin onto the year end all star team as both left and right wing. Theodore won the Hart because a Montreal writer left Iginla off the ballot.

Its a shame that the trophies are decided by people like this.

Let’s not forget Seth last year.
That f***en brain dead Pejorative Slur.

 

[Straight Fire]

So what happens if Kuch wins the Rocket Richard . . . I don't think hfboards would be ready for that kind of cataclysmic activity

 

[tucker3434]

Alright, so if McDavid can play the rest of the season at last year's pace, he'll wind up with 141 points. If Kucherov and MacKinnon keep current pace, they'll wind up with 134 and 132, respectively. That would produce a wacky Hart vote for sure.

 

[GMofOilers]

Alright, so if McDavid can play the rest of the season at last year's pace, he'll wind up with 141 points. If Kucherov and MacKinnon keep current pace, they'll wind up with 134 and 132, respectively. That would produce a wacky Hart vote for sure.

Then you factor in Edmontons record during injury and healthy and it’s a no brainer who’s is most valuable to his team.

 

[Roksta]

Then you factor in Edmontons record during injury and healthy and it’s a no brainer who’s is most valuable to his team.

Did you factor in the fact that the people who vote for these award are absolutely brain dead who gets biased opinions like "voter fatigue"

 

[tucker3434]

Then you factor in Edmontons record during injury and healthy and it’s a no brainer who’s is most valuable to his team.

McDavid won’t get bonus points for being injured. We don’t know what the Lightning or Avs would look like without Kuch or Mack. That can’t be held against them.

 

[Beyonder91]

Kucherov is carrying the Lightning. He is in on 50% of their goals this year. 23 more points than second on the team (Point). With how bad they are it's crazy they are even sniffing a playoff spot.

 

[NateTheGreat]

Laughing at the thought that McDavid is carrying a bad Oilers team when in reality the team underperformed along with Connor to start the year. Only now are they playing to their capabilities. McDavid doesn’t get any extra credit for this Oilers team making the playoffs when they were one of the Stanley Cup favorites entering the year.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I gotta hand it to Kuch

When McDavid started turning it on, I was sure Kuch would be left in the dust. But he's maintained a pretty healthy 10 point lead for most of that time (i get there's a few extra games Kuch has played) but him and MacK are keeping pace with SuperNova Mcdavid.

All 3 are absolutely beauty players.


BTW I'm a McD homer, but unless the Lightning make the playoffs, I think MacK wins his first Hart.

 

[The Macho King]

Kucherov won't even get a nom if we don't get into the playoffs. And it doesn't look like we're getting into the playoffs.

 

[Mez]

Its Kuch's to lose at this point. Mack isnt far behind. Monster seasons from those 2 so far.

 

[GreeningOil]

Did you factor in the fact that the people who vote for these award are absolutely brain dead who gets biased opinions like "voter fatigue"

This must be taken into account.

Especially with last year’s non-unanimous dipshit voter lol

 

[MessierII]

Kucherov won't even get a nom if we don't get into the playoffs. And it doesn't look like we're getting into the playoffs.

Lots of season to go

 

[Coffey]

Kucherov only at a -1?
46% of points on the PP?

What a powerplay merchant that plays no defense.

 

[MessierII]

Kucherov only at a -1?
46% of points on the PP?

What a powerplay merchant that plays no defense.

Funny how you don’t hear the same arguments eh?

 

[Staniowski]

There's the possibility of an exciting scoring race this season, especially if Kucherov, MacKinnon, and McDavid all be healthy the rest of the way. Kucherov might be as healthy as he's been since his scoring title five seasons ago.

 

[Coffey]

Funny how you don’t hear the same arguments eh?

WHATEVER DO YOU MEAN

It would be unfortunate for him to miss a Hart because the Bolts don't make the playoffs.

SHAME

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

Kucherov only at a -1?
46% of points on the PP?

What a powerplay merchant that plays no defense.

LOL, this coming from an Edmonton fan?

 

[Beyonder91]

Kucherov only at a -1?
46% of points on the PP?

What a powerplay merchant that plays no defense.

Look at his +/- compared to the rest of the team. That's the only way you can measure that stat to any degree.

Yes, powerplay merchant who is tied for 2nd in the league in even strength points!

 

[Coffey]

LOL, this coming from an Edmonton fan?

Yea I would hope you see the tongue in cheek spirit based on all the bullshit comments about 97 last year.

Yes, powerplay merchant who is tied for 2nd in the league in even strength points!

Funny that you think anyone gives a shit when the narrative is already drawn.

Hope you two had this same energy for McDavid last year.

 

[VinikToWinIt]

Funny how you don’t hear the same arguments eh?

Lol Kucherov has the 3rd best +/- on the team of any of the full-timers. His linemates are -10 and -13.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

LOL, this coming from an Edmonton fan?

Lol Kucherov has the 3rd best +/- on the team of any of the full-timers. His linemates are -10 and -13.

Guys it's sarcasm. These boards were using those same arguments against McDavid previously to downplay his accomplishments.

Kucherov is having an incredible season.

 

[kaiser matias]

I put the Pearson above it. Not sure why you would want to defend the writers. These are the ones that voted Ovechkin onto the year end all star team as both left and right wing. Theodore won the Hart because a Montreal writer left Iginla off the ballot.

Its a shame that the trophies are decided by people like this.

This is a myth.

First, ballots were not disclosed at the time, so unless a voter released that (and not many did), there is no way to confirm. And secondly, Iginla actually had more voters than Theodore: 61 to 58. Had those 3 voters added Theodore, he would have won without being tied.

 

[jigglysquishy]

Comparing McDavid's last 3 years

After 33 games
21-22: 53 points
22-23: 64 points
23-24: 53 points