Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award 2025

[Choice]

A lot of guys who don't deserve consideration this year. A short list of those who do. My vote goes to Cuylle who seems determined (without being ruthless) to make his case as a top 6 forward with both scoring and a persistent forecheck. Honorable mention to Sam Carrick who (in the games I saw this year) brought energy every shift. I could see votes for Igor but he has had a down year by his own loft standards (maybe thanks in large part to a shoddy defense). And I'm sure Rempe has a chance to win it but I'm not convinced he is a full-time NHL regular.

 

[GAGLine]

Yeah, that's about it. Maybe Brodzinski has an outside shot as well, but everyone else has either played way too inconsistently or hasn't played enough games to warrant consideration. Maybe someone like JTM or Borgen will have a chance at it next year.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Rempe

 

[Overcast]

Extra effort? They can barely give regular effort.

Cuylle's about the only one who actually deserves it this season.

 

[its not that serious]

If Berard played more games, he would have been a good candidate.

I could see Carrick getting it, even though that's a weaker option than usual.

Cuylle's hit totals make a pretty concrete case for him winning it. And contributing more offense than expected. He seems most likely to win and I don't think anyone would dislike that choice.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Sad that I genuinely can’t think of anyone deserving this season.

Give it to Quick for personal reasons.

Maybe Carrick.

Thats bad.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Cuylle will get it

 

[eco's bones]

Could only be Cuylle. He's the only one that's been better than expectations. Most have been worse.

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

extra effort award goes to my ex who actively tries to ruin my life every 3 months or jon quick

 

[Mike in Houston]

Cuylle or Quick

 

[NickyFotiu]

I think Cuylle will get it. Both Carrick and JB should get some votes. I'd really like to see them give it to Sam though.

 

[duhmetreE]

give it to the fans..... for enduring this garbage... extra effort is an understatement

 

[majordomo]

Cuylle or Carrick are the only choices I can see.

 

[Kupo]

Sam Rosen.

 

[Fitzy]

The one player who was better this year than last, and will break the season hits record for the franchise

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Cuylle, Rempe, Quick.

End of list.

HM: Sam f***in' Rosen

 

[fm]

cuylle. maybe carrick, brodz, rempe or quick

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Any chance Conor McDonald says something about the team's shitty play during the ceremony?

 

[bernmeister]

imo all of these are deserving but in order
rempe
cuylle
quick
carrick
brodz

 

[Cmox]

Agree with the Rempe, Cuyllle, Carrick, and Sam picks. The name I voted with was Sam Rosen Should Win or something like that, haha. I did vote for Rempe because he worked on his game so much, and it showed. But Cuylle, Carrick, and Quick are all very deserving.

 

[Machinehead]

Cuylle couldn't find the defensive zone with a map, written directions, and a sherpa, but then again, neither could Ryan Callahan, so I guess I'm good with Cuylle.

 

[McRanger92]

Sam Rosen. Any other answer is wrong.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Cuylle couldn't find the defensive zone with a map, written directions, and a sherpa, but then again, neither could Ryan Callahan, so I guess I'm good with Cuylle.

Might be the first time I ever heard someone criticize Callahan's defensive game. One of the most well rounded players we had in the last two decades.

 

[SA16]

I would give it to Trouba for all the effort he put in to circumventing his NTC to prevent a trade.

 

[Machinehead]

Might be the first time I ever heard someone criticize Callahan's defensive game. One of the most well rounded players we had in the last two decades.

That's because people blend special teams and even strength play in their long-term memories.

Callahan was a generationally good penalty killer. At 5v5, he was one of the worst defensive players of his era.