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• Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Just when the Avalanche got back reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, Colorado might be without Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon....2026
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• Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Returning to Hart Trophy Form
Taylor Hall has been just unbelievable for the Carolina Hurricanes. A sidepiece that came to Carolina in the Mikko Rantanen trade, Hall has been an incredible fit for the team,…...2026
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• 'Blast from the past': How Taylor Hall found his M...
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason....2026
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• Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Named Hart Trophy Finalist
For the fifth time in his career, Nathan MacKinnon is a finalist for the NHL’s most prestigious individual honor. The league announced Friday that the Colorado Avalanche forward is one…...2026
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• McDavid up for fourth Hart Trophy, MacKinnon and Kucherov also named finalists

NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for this season's Hart Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced Friday....2026
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• Kucherov, MacKinnon and McDavid Voted Hart Trophy Finalists
NEW YORK – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid – the same trio as in 2023-24 – are the three finalists for the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded … Continue reading → The post Kucherov, MacKinnon and McDavid Voted Hart Trophy Finalists first appeared on Pro Hockey...2026
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• Breaking down Hart and Norris Trophy odds

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Will Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar bring home more hardware? As much of this discussion has rightfully centered on the Colorado Avalanche’s quest for the Stanley Cup, there are several individual trophies within reach for the two franchise pillars, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. It’s clear both drive the success the Avalanche achieve, as evidenced by...2025
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• Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman
Bad news for the Minnesota Wild got worse over the weekend when Bill Guerin announced Kirill Kaprizov would miss more time than initially expected. Kaprizov is still leading the Wild with 52 points and was having a Hart Trophy-level campaign before injuries derailed his season....2025
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
For the first time since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, the NHL’s best players (well, some of them) are competing in an international tournament. Teams representing the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland will compete in a round robin tournament over the next week, while the rest of the players in the league get a well-earned break. Action begins tonight in Montreal with Canada v...2025
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
Previously: October, November Programming Note: There are just seven games in February, so this recap includes both January and the first four games of February. The March recap will include the last three games of February. Results L 4-5 vs. DETW 6-4 vs. STLW 4-3 (SO) @ PITW 6-2 vs. SEAW 2-1 @ STLW 3-2 (SO) vs. PHIW 4-1 vs. SJSL 0-1 (SO) @ NYRL 1-3 @ NYIW 5-1 @ TORL 4-7 @ CARW 3-2 (...2025
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• Opinion: Massive Nichushkin contract was a mistake from the beginning

James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports Valeri Nichushkin became a star overnight during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but a focus on recency bias put the Avalanche in a hole they’ve never seemed to dig themselves out of. To the chagrin of some fans, Valeri Nichushkin will likely wear a Colorado Avalanche uniform in a few months. The troubled winger is currently suspended until November whil...2024
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• Preview: Avalanche aim to sweep back-to-back in Edmonton

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Nathan MacKinnon also needs to stay ahead of Connor McDavid in the Art Ross race. As the regular season winds down there’s still a reason to find intrigue in this meeting between the Edmonton Oilers and the visiting Colorado Avalanche. In what could potentially be a playoff meeting down the road, it’s always a chess match and the Avalanche still face...2024
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• Preview: Firing forward against the Flames

Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado’s final big road trip of the year kicks off in Calgary. The Colorado Avalanche kick off a four-game road trip going through Western Canada. It all starts tonight with a matchup against the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome. When these two last played, it was a high-scoring thriller. The Avs just managed to edge ahead in a 6-5 ...2024
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• Recap: Avalanche defeat Wild in overtime thriller

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports This game could’ve gone either way. Well that was fun, wasn’t it!? The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild in Overtime tonight by a final score of 2-1. This game promised plenty of excitement, as Colorado added the four new arrivals of Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker, Yakov Trenin, and Brandon Duhaime into the lineup, but also saw Valeri Nichus...2024
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• MHH Roundtable: Will MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy?

Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images At the break we take stock of where the Colorado Avalanche stand. After 49 games and a record of 32-14-3, which is good for the top spot in the Central Division, the Colorado Avalanche are in a great position for the stretch run portion of the season. This nine-day break gives everyone a chance to pause and reflect before things get very busy agai...2024
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (7:30 p.m.)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Alexander Ovechkin brings his goal quest to Denver for a matchup with a rejuvenated Avalanche squad tonight at Ball Arena. This is the first of two games in the season series, with Colorado winning both in the 2022-23 campaign. Can Ovechkin get things going before the All-Star Break? Or will the return of Art...2024
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• MHH Roundtable: Will MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy?
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• 2019-20 Playoffs Game One: Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Retro Diary
Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images What a comeback. Heading into the 2019-20 playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning were the consensus Stanley Cup favorites. The Lightning romped to the President’s Trophy with a 62-16-2 record, good for 128 points. The Bolts went 32-7-2 at home and scored a whopping 325 goals over the course of the season for a +103 goal differential. Nikita Kucherov won t...2020
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"An anonymous Hart Trophy voter reveals a surprising superstar emerging as a potential challenger to Nathan MacKinnon, beyond Connor McDavid."

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"Connor Hellebuyck is going to win the Vezina Trophy again and possibly even the Hart Trophy, but it doesn’t seem like his team can win their first-round series against the…"

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"Nikita Kucherov continues his push for the Art Ross Trophy, and potentially the Hart Trophy, by breaking both a personal and franchise record on a single pass to Brayden Point."

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"Tkachuk has been phenomenal in his first year, becoming a finalist for the Hart Trophy."

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"Before presenting the Hart Trophy for NHL MVP, Brian "Red" Hamilton thanks aspiring med student who noticed a mole on his neck in October."

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"McDavid wins 2nd Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP"

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"His roster was coming off a historical success (sweeping the President’s Trophy winner in the first round of the playoffs), but lost a two-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender and a forward who is a Hart Trophy finalist this season."

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"It would be nice if we could crown them both rather than choosing one for the Hart Trophy."

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"Patrice Bergeron has never won the Hart Trophy, but it’s hard to find many NHL players more valuable to their team than the."

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"Connor McDavid wins Hart Trophy as league MVP"

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"Former Hart Trophy winner Eric Lindros finally gets Hall of Fame call"

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"Carey Price emerges as odds-on favorite to win Hart Trophy"

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"It will probably be something along the lines of: "Hart Trophy-winning Vladimir Tarasenko leads Blues to Stanley Cup Final."

• 2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks, betting trends: Expert hockey futures bets, new Hart Trophy favorite

SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following the NHL trade deadline...2025
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• 2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks: Expert hockey futures bets, updated betting trends for Hart Trophy

SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following the NHL trade deadline...2025
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
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• Devils’ Jack Hughes Should Be a Hart Trophy Favorite This Season
Since being drafted first overall in 2019, Jack Hughes has made an undeniable impact on the New Jersey Devils. Whether he’s breaking the franchise record for most points in a…...2024
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• Opinion: Massive Nichushkin contract was a mistake from the beginning
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• Preview: Firing forward against the Flames
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• MHH Roundtable: Will MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy?
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• The Rundown - First-Half All-Stars

Parity is something that Canada West seems to feature every week of the season. When I was broadcasting games, I would often say, "Any given team can beat any other team on any given day," and the statement is true as the standings show four teams who win more often, four teams in the middle who trade wins, and one team at the bottom that's not out of the running by any means. There is no week off...2023
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• MHH Roundtable: The season is finally here!

Photo by Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Hearing from our staff on what the future holds for the Colorado Avalanche. We’ve made it. After Tuesday night’s tripleheader, the Colorado Avalanche play today in a meaningful competitive hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings! Therefore, it’s time to see where we stand heading into the start of the season! ...2023
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• Oilers Star Connor McDavid Feasts on SJ Sharks, Supercharges Hart Trophy Case With 5-PT Night
Connor McDavid scored five points against the San Jose Sharks, ending the Oilers' losing streak and boosting his Hart Trophy case....2026
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• NHL Raises Eyebrows By Leaving Oilers’ Connor McDavid Off Hart Trophy Contenders List
NHL sparks debate after leaving Connor McDavid off Hart Trophy contenders list despite seeing the Oilers star lead the league in points and impact....2026
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• Sidney Crosby Curiously Lagging Behind in Early Race for Hart Trophy
While Sidney Crosby continues his impressive production this season, he's notably absent from early Hart Trophy predictions despite strong statistics....2025
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• A Wish Fulfilled

I never had the opportunity to see Bobby Clarke play the game live and in-person, but watching video of him during his heyday in the NHL makes me realize that he was one of the first true power forwards of the game. While he never shied away from going to the areas of the ice where trouble would find him, he also had more than enough talent to be one of the game's elite scorers during his time. Be...2025
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• Breaking down Hart and Norris Trophy odds
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• The Wild Need More From Their Goaltending Duo
When the Minnesota Wild was sitting atop the NHL standings at the beginning of December, Kirill Kaprizov made headlines for being a Hart Trophy candidate. While Kaprizov did a lot of heavy lifting, the Wild’s goaltenders deserved much of the credit....2025
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• Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
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• Devils’ Jack Hughes Should Be a Hart Trophy Favorite This Season
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• Who Leads the Hart Trophy Race? Rotowire Experts Reveal the Early MVP Favorites for the 2025–2026 NHL Season

The race for the NHL’s Hart Trophy — awarded annually to the league’s most valuable player — is shaping up to be one of the most competitive storylines of the 2025–26 season. While statistical production often dominates MVP conversations, this year’s race highlights the growing importance of narrative momentum and the role betting markets play […]...2026
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• Who Leads the Hart Trophy Race? Rotowire Experts Reveal the Early MVP Favorites for the 2025–2026 NHL Season

The race for the NHL’s Hart Trophy — awarded annually to the league’s most valuable player — is shaping up to be one of the most competitive storylines of the 2025–26 season. While statistical production often dominates MVP conversations, this year’s race highlights the growing importance of narrative momentum and the role betting markets play […]...2026
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• A Wish Fulfilled
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• Preview: Firing forward against the Flames
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• MHH Roundtable: Will MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy?
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• The Rundown - First-Half All-Stars
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• Hart Trophy Rankings: Hughes family well represented early in MVP race

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• Oilers star Connor McDavid gets engaged

Just days before the Edmonton captain could take home his third Hart Trophy, it was McDavid handing out the hardware. After eight years together, McDavid got engaged to his girlfriend on June 22....2023
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• Bruins enjoying romantic summer with Taylor Hall wedding and Charlie McAvoy engagement

Hall, a former Hart Trophy winner, married his longtime girlfriend the same weekend as former Bruin Tuuka Rask also got married and another Boston player popped the question....2022
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• Ranking the Last 10 Season of Colorado Avalanche Hockey Part 1: The Bottom 5
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images We’ve seen it all over the last ten seasons After doing a more serious article for my first piece for Mile High Hockey, I thought it would be good to do my second article on a less serious topic which will hopefully ignite a little lighthearted debate to keep you all occupied during this offseason. Here are my worst five of the last ten seasons...2021
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• Former Hart Trophy winner Eric Lindros finally gets Hall of Fame call
TORONTO - Former Philadelphia Flyers star Eric Lindros and late coach and general manager Pat Quinn headline the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2016. More coming....2016
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• Carey Price emerges as odds-on favorite to win Hart Trophy
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• Crosby, Benn and Kane named Hart Trophy finalists as NHL's most valuable player
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Dallas's Jamie Benn and Chicago's Patrick Kane were named the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy on Saturday, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player. Crosby finished third in the NHL with 36......2016
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• Senators defenceman Karlsson headlines competitive NHL awards ballot
There were no easy choices in the NHL awards race this season. From the Jack Adams to the Hart Trophy, every field featured a slew of quality contenders. Here's a breakdown of who could come away with the hardware this year: Jack Adams ......2016
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• Awards Watch: Price makes his case in Hart Trophy race
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• Price, Ovechkin, Tavares named Hart Trophy finalists
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• Canadiens' Price Wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
Goaltender Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens has won the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team" as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. Price was a runaway winner, rec......2015
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• Connor McDavid wins Hart Trophy as league MVP
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• How No. 1 NHL draft pick Bedard may impact fantasy hockey

With the Chicago Blackhawks swinging a trade for former Hart Trophy-winner Taylor Hall, what can fantasy managers expect from the combo of Hall and presumptive top pick Connor Bedard next season....2023
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• Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Familiar faces in new places
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot visit as members of the Toronto Maple Leafs Tonight’s game at the Pepsi Center isn’t an ordinary one. As if being Hockey Fights Cancer night wasn’t big enough, this game marks the first time the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs will face off since connecting on a blockbuster trade this past offseason. Tyson Barrie and...2019
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• Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: The Airtight Case for Carey Price to Win the Hart Trophy
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• Complete Preview for the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2014-15 Season
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• Oilers Star Connor McDavid Submits Final, Irrefutable Piece of Evidence to Take Home Hart Trophy
Connor McDavid’s historic stat proves his unmatched value, strengthening his case for the 2026 Hart Trophy as the Oilers head into the playoffs....2026
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• Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive

For a third consecutive year, there is no clear choice for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, and again the debate over the importance of “valuable” comes into play....2026
• Ex-Team Canada Olympian Believes Connor McDavid Just Settled Hart Trophy Race With 5PT Masterclass
Connor McDavid's five-point masterclass against the Sharks may have just settled the Hart Trophy race, Jason Demers claims....2026
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• Oilers News and Rumors: Connor McDavid No Longer Frontrunner in Hart Trophy Race
Oilers star Connor McDavid may be in blistering form but he's not exactly leading the race in the Hart Trophy conversation....2026
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• Who Leads the Hart Trophy Race? Rotowire Experts Reveal the Early MVP Favorites for the 2025–2026 NHL Season
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• Who Leads the Hart Trophy Race? Rotowire Experts Reveal the Early MVP Favorites for the 2025–2026 NHL Season
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• Insider Throws Generational NHL Talent Into MVP Race Alongside Nathan MacKinnon
NHL insider Greg Wyshynski sparks debate by placing a rookie in the MVP race alongside Nathan MacKinnon, as the Hart Trophy conversation heats up....2025
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• Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In

The post Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor McDavid has caught Nathan MacKinnon in the MVP race — so who has the edge right now? The post Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2025
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• Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel Suffers Alarming Dip in NHL Analyst’s Hart Trophy Rankings
An NHL analyst breaks down Jack Eichel’s position in the early Hart Trophy race, his rankings, and how other stars are faring....2025
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• The Cannon Staff predicts the 2025-26 NHL Season
The NHL season is underway, and so we must make our annual tradition of putting predictions on paper that will inevitably make us look stupid in a year’s time. Let’s get to it! Previously Here’s how we did last season Best: Three of us picked Edmonton returning to the Cup Final! Cale Makar was an easy choice for the Norris. Of course San Jose and Chicago would still be ...2025
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• Why the Florida Panthers should be America’s Team in the NHL Playoffs
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Florida Panthers’ grit and resilience make them the fan favorite in the NHL playoffs As we get down to the final four teams left in the NHL playoffs, one thing is true: we’re in for a vey different and very fun conference final. The Dallas Stars face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference, and in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina...2023
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• Game Preview / GameThread #22: Columbus Blue Jackets head to DC to take on Washington Capitals
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington CapitalsSaturday, December 4, 2021 - 7:00 PM EDTCapital One Arena, Washington D.C.TV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets, 12-9-0, 24 points, 5th Metro, 10th East@Washington Capitals, 14-4-6, 34 points, 1st Metro, 3rd East The Colu...2021
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• B/R NHL Experts Discuss: Stanley Cup Favorites and Award Winners at Midseason
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• Las Vegas Is Thrilled About Its New Identity as Home to NHL Franchise
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• Predators vs. Ducks Game 7: Preview, Prediction for NHL Playoff Series Finale
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• Patrick Kane's Growth, Maturation Boosting Rise to NHL's Most Explosive Player
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• Evgeni Malkin Injury Puts Pressure on Phil Kessel to Prove His Worth
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• Meet Bruins Legend Milt Schmidt: The NHL's Oldest Living Former Player
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• Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Why Your Favorite, Terrible Team Should Not Be Tanking
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