Who Wins The Conn Smythe Trophy?

[olli]

Given McDavid has been so ineffective in the finals, should make Barkov the clear favorite

He’s been the best skater between both teams. Just say you’re a stay watching oilers hater

 

[WarriorofTime]

Pretty sure Barkov has it on lockdown after tonight.

Then why is Bobrovsky -500 and Barkov +400 in gambling books?

 

[MCR74]

This is Bob's. Sorry Connor.

 

[Catscountry40]

The hockey media will give it to Bob so they can use the "Panthers goalied everyone" when in reality Barkov is the best 200 ft player in the world. But they do not want to award him so they can keep riding McMid and all the others that stack PP points vs bad teams as the top 5 players in the game.

 

[BB88]

This. Bobrovsky has been their best player only in the finals, and even there Barkov has been amazing and contributed to defence and game-winning goals.

By definition, the trophy should be Barkov's. He's been their best player the whole playoffs and irreplacable unlike Bob. To me, it just seems odd to name a goalie playoff MVP if he hasn't been the best goalie in the playoffs nor even the series he's played in. Swayman or Shesterkin could have taken Panthers where they are right now, but who could have realistically replaced Barkov for Florida these playoffs?

But now even the media is pushing Bob for the trophy so he'll probably win regardless of the trophy's definition.

Bob will win it for sure, no doubt about it

But it’s also fans saying that this series would look very different if the goalies were changed

Florida is a superior defensive team in relation to Edlonton, good luck thinking Bob would be postin same numbers there

 

[22Brad Park]

Many finns want to attribute everything Florida does to just Barkov , he himself shut down Edmonton it seems ...

But Forsling is +14 at even strength, best in playoffs (and was best in regular season too), always playing the toughest minutes.

Barkov is +4

Personally I think Bob saved the first game by himself, expected goals was 5,7 to 1,7 but Bob stole that game and I think Bob made a lot of key saves in the first minutes of last game too .

I think it's Bob to lose & generally they want key performances and players/things that stand out , which Bob certainly has done

Yea good post here

 

[beardawg]

The media narrative is Bob, but Barkov deserves it the most

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Is it Bob's or Barkovs? I'd vote for Barkov honnestly

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

The hockey media will give it to Bob so they can use the "Panthers goalied everyone" when in reality Barkov is the best 200 ft player in the world. But they do not want to award him so they can keep riding McMid and all the others that stack PP points vs bad teams as the top 5 players in the game.

You can prop up Barkov without having to resort to childish insults towards *McMid*. McDavid is still the best player in the world , it's a team game

 

[Czechboy]

For me, it's Bob and then Barkov but I didn't watch Florida's first 3 rounds so I could be wrong and a Panther fan can let me know. Those are the two I seem to be swearing at the most while watching my Oil get pummeled.lol

 

[PBPantherfan]

Also would be a threat to how a ton of people percieved the 2013 draft. Remember when people got mad at Florida for taking Barkov?

Never gets old. Best part is saying how the Panthers missed out on a 2 way player. LOL

 

[Idiot Stick]

i wish there were two awards for skater and goalie

but its bob 100%
If barkov was out this game, you could say theres a chance panthers could pull it off, but it would be a lot harder. This is no slight on barky neither, guy has been his absolute best and locking down everyone, but even then they get their chances and it still falls upon bob.

If bob goes down i dont think they win at all.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

It's down to Bob or Barkov if the Panthers hold on.

At that point it's insanely difficult to decide. I think at the end of it you have to go with Bobrovsky. As incredible as Barkov has been, the individual performances of Bobrovsky over the course of these playoffs, including his current record-setting Cup Final save percentage is enough to put him over the top.

 

[beardawg]

Never gets old. Best part is saying how the Panthers missed out on a 2 way player. LOL

View attachment 882707

How did Cherry and his obvious prejudice last in the media for as long as he did? Good grief

 

[Drake1588]

It'll probably be Bobrovsky. I might give a slight edge to Barkov. You can't go wrong with any of Barkov, Forsling or Bobrovsky, though.

 

[matsqq]

Odds on the "worlds largest betting side" (as they claim, and it's probably true here in Europe at least) right now is 1.25 on Bob and 5.00 on Barkov, mcDavid 17.00, and a bunch of players , Forsling, Reinhart etc at 101.00

That means it probably already decided unless something miraculous happens.

Of course Conn Smythe is meant only to reflect THIS years playoff , but to be honest Bob pulled them to the finals last year and got no rewards at all for that.

And as I said, in the first match in the final series he was stellar , expected goals was something like 5.5 for Edmonton and 1.5 for Panthers but Bob stole that one !

And in the beginning of last game he made some superb saves that probably decided the outcome , so I don't see this going any other way than to Bob.

 

[stephenball]

Honestly with the way Florida is it’s a shame you can’t just give the Conn Smythe to multiple players. Bob deserves it. Barkov deserves it. Forsling deserves it. Florida has found success playing a complete team game, so I think if they have to choose someone it would be Bob. There’s been multiple games including in the finals where Bob massively holds the fort down while the Panthers get into their groove to start dominating play.

 

[ViD]

That means it probably already decided unless something miraculous happens.

What is decided ? Edmonton could theoretically win 4 in a row or Bob completely crap the bed and lose the next three games for the backup to win game 7, and then Barkov most certainly gets the trophy

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Can’t decide between Bob and Barkov, both have been unbelievable

Russian bias says Bob though

 

[Catscountry40]

You can prop up Barkov without having to resort to childish insults towards *McMid*. McDavid is still the best player in the world , it's a team game

No he is not. Barkov is leaps and bounds a better player. There is more to NHL than being PP merchant vs the Sharks. What has he shown this SCF that makes him even top 5?

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

No he is not. Barkov is leaps and bounds a better player. There is more to NHL than being PP merchant vs the Sharks. What has he shown this SCF that makes him even top 5?

Insane take , very biased. But you are certainly allowed to have your own opinion my friend , Barkov is one of the best players in the world no doubt.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

The hockey media will give it to Bob so they can use the "Panthers goalied everyone" when in reality Barkov is the best 200 ft player in the world. But they do not want to award him so they can keep riding McMid and all the others that stack PP points vs bad teams as the top 5 players in the game.

One hundred percent. There’s a reason Barkov is voted most underrated all the time. His impact will be brushed under the rug and dismissed by media.

 

[Catscountry40]

Insane take , very biased. But you are certainly allowed to have your own opinion my friend , Barkov is one of the best players in the world no doubt.

I mean McMid has skated in circles very fast this series. They way he skates in circles then shoots wide of the net simply amazing. All world.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

No he is not. Barkov is leaps and bounds a better player. There is more to NHL than being PP merchant vs the Sharks. What has he shown this SCF that makes him even top 5?

He skates really fast before turning the puck over and is on the ice long enough to collect pts when his teammates accidentally score off a guys elbow.

 

[matsqq]

What is decided ? Edmonton could theoretically win 4 in a row or Bob completely crap the bed and lose the next three games for the backup to win game 7, and then Barkov most certainly gets the trophy

OK, that's fine,

Personally I make my judgement based on the following :

1) I think it will end in one , max two games

2) There has been no really spectacular performances last games other than Bobs

3) the odds for Bob being 4 times lower than the competition

Because of that I don't see any change coming , but we can let time decide...