The Conn Smythe Trophy 2023 tracker

[matsqq]

Bobrovsky gets my vote, it's ridiculous that he can continue at that insane level - the saves he makes!

 

[lionsDen]

Bettman took it back as the game is rigged against Canadian teams. I heard it first on HF.

You f***ing canucks need to get out of the cold, it’s really hurting y’all’s ability to think

 

[RebuildinVan]

Bob right now...Mark Stone starting to enter the chat

 

[Snippit]

If Vegas wins it's quite interesting because they are getting quite balanced contributions across the board. I would think Eichel and Stone would be the top contenders at this point, but really still lots of time. Someone like Stephenson or Marchessault could take the team lead in scoring before the end.

 

[5minutemajor]

You're only listing 3 players, but you actually list 2 that play on the same team... What are you thinking?

Out of curiosity, who do YOU currently have as YOUR overall top3 Conn Smythe candidates?

 

[Sasha Orlov]

If FLA makes the final Bob wins 100% for sure

 

[Stalhandske]

Bobrovski winning the conn smythe while Karlsson winning the norris throphy. Who would have predicted that in worst contract threads a year ago.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

BOB 100%, if Florida wins.

 

[Chips]

Has to be Bob

 

[matsqq]

The Bob-cat !

 

[mm11]

Big bad Bob.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

If Florida wins it’s a three way race between Bob, Bobrovsky and Sergei B.

 

[Paddyjack]

BOB 100%, if Florida wins.

He may actually win it even with a loss in the finals, if the series goes the distance in 7 games.

 

[5minutemajor]

He may actually win it even with a loss in the finals, if the series goes the distance in 7 games.

To win the CS trophy when losing the SCF one thing is required: he has to perform at level comparable to the opponent’s goaltender. Might not need to be 7 games, but a sweep or a 5-gamer might not justify the unorthodox choice of a losing team player.

 

[orby]

If the Panthers make the finals, it is Bobrovsky's to lose.

 

[Nasti]

Vegas doesn’t have a standout performer right now. If it’s them and Florida and Bob keeps playing this way, he’ll win no matter who the cup winner is.

 

[olli]

Vegas doesn’t have a standout performer right now. If it’s them and Florida and Bob keeps playing this way, he’ll win no matter who the cup winner is.

Vegas doesn’t have a standout performer right now. If it’s them and Florida and Bob keeps playing this way, he’ll win no matter who the cup winner is.

Eichel has been their best player but it doesn’t always show up on the scoreboard the same way as Hintz or Tkchuk.

 

[GMR]

I'm still voting Draisaitl.

I'm convinced he comfortably breaks the playoff goals record if they play another 12 games.

 

[TheBeard]

I'm still voting Draisaitl.

I'm convinced he comfortably breaks the playoff goals record if they play another 12 games.

You’ve convinced me with a solid argument. I change my vote from Bob to Leon.

 

[summer tooth]

Bob, Tkachuk, Marchessault

 

[Tom Polakis]

He may actually win it even with a loss in the finals, if the series goes the distance in 7 games.

I think Giguere was the last player to do that with Anaheim, in 2003. Too lazy to look it up. Are there any others?

 

[Nasti]

I think Giguere was the last player to do that with Anaheim, in 2003. Too lazy to look it up. Are there any others?

You’re correct that Giguere was the last one. Hextall in ‘87 before him. Can’t remember off the top of my head who the others were. It was widely accepted that Thomas would have won anyway if the Bruins lost Game 7 in 2011 but they won so it doesn’t count. In all these examples, the losing team pushed it to 7 games.

 

[24 others]

Bobrovski winning the conn smythe while Karlsson winning the norris throphy. Who would have predicted that in worst contract threads a year ago.

LOL, well observed. Shows how much we really know.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I think Giguere was the last player to do that with Anaheim, in 2003. Too lazy to look it up. Are there any others?

Bob would be the 4th goalie to win the Conn Smythe in a losing effort, following Giguere (03), Hextall (87), Hall (68) and Crozier (66)

Reggie Leach (1976) was the only skater to win one in a losing effort; not surprisingly it was the same year he set the high mark for goals in a postseason with 19.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

What a thread after just one game played.

Might as well be Bobrovsky at this point lol.

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