Connor McDavidBut now that they’ve been in the picture all season long and appear to be solidly in the thick of the playoff picture with just over a month left in the season, an injury and a standout performance are likely going to keep him out of the picture this year as well.
However, strength in transition is rarely what gets attention from Hart Trophy voters — they’re usually much more interested in his league-leading 99 points, 11 more than any other player in the league. In the six games McDavid missed, Draisaitl put up a 12 points facing top competition — one fewer thanPlaying over 25 minutes per night while McDavid was out and nearly 23 minutes per night all season long, Draisaitl has been a force to be reckoned with. Contrary to the expectation that playing so much would slow him down, Draisaitl has actually been stepping it up of late.
Since the calendar turned to 2020 though, Draisaitl has been skyrocketing up the rankings and he has actually created more offence per minute played than McDavid has — which is pretty stunning, especially with the weight of expectations put on him, and the excessive ice time.
AndrewBerkshire Nichushkin?
AndrewBerkshire While watching my Oshawa_Generals win the Memorial Cup in 2015, I noticed how amazing Leon Draisaitl was then. I still think if the EdmontonOilers had selected a defenceman instead of Nail Yakupov, they'd be one of the best teams in the league already.
AndrewBerkshire EvolvingWild what a rubbish article eh? Not one mention of Nichushkin. What a shame.
AndrewBerkshire However he only stays there if we make the playoffs.....😔
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