Early Conn Smythe company

[illpucks]

I'm the biggest Ovechkin homer, but yes Kuzya is the favourite right now.

How?
Rd 1 - Ovi
Rd 2 - Ovi
Rd 3 - Holtby
Rd 4 - Kuznetsov?

This isn't finals mvp like Nba. Ovi's the most consistent and best overall

 

[BayStreetBully]

I was hoping Ovechkin would pull away with it, but it’s Kuznetsov that has played like a Conn Smythe player the most these playoffs. Kuznetsov deserves it.

 

[Microsens]

Kuz looking like the favorite right now.

lol.

 

[illpucks]

I was hoping Ovechkin would pull away with it, but it’s Kuznetsov that has played like a Conn Smythe player the most these playoffs. Kuznetsov deserves it.

Dude there's no logical way that Ovechkin can get more points than Kuznetsov when he plays on the same line.

 

[BayStreetBully]

Dude there's no logical way that Ovechkin can get more points than Kuznetsov when he plays on the same line.

Whatever the reason, Kuznetsov deserves the Conn Smythe up to date.

 

[illpucks]

Whatever the reason, Kuznetsov deserves the Conn Smythe up to date.

Reason is very simple. Centre has two winger options. If he chooses to not involve one winger, then no points for that winger.

 

[hairylikebear]

This year's winner is going to reveal a lot about the award. Kuznetsov clearly deserves it based on play on the ice. Even ignoring point totals, nobody has been as dominant throughout the playoffs as he has.

Ovechkin is the emotional favorite. It's a happy ending to this cup run to see him win it.

Based on how this trophy usually gets awarded, I don't think Ovechkin stands a chance. Past seasons and playoffs do not earn you MVP credit. It's the MVP of this year's postseason, and there's only one realistic candidate.

 

[hairylikebear]

Reason is very simple. Centre has two winger options. If he chooses to not involve one winger, then no points for that winger.

Your implication that Kuznetsov would for any non-tactical reason avoid passing to Ovechkin is completely moronic.

 

[BayStreetBully]

Reason is very simple. Centre has two winger options. If he chooses to not involve one winger, then no points for that winger.

Hey, I’d like Ovechkin to win too. He played like a champion. With no Kuznetsov, Ovechkin deserves the Conn Smythe. But Kuznetsov is playing better.

 

[illpucks]

Your implication that Kuznetsov would for any non-tactical reason avoid passing to Ovechkin is completely moronic.

He has another winger. Ovie is a good decoy on the pp.

 

[hairylikebear]

He has another winger. Ovie is a good decoy on the pp.

The greatest goal scorer of our generation is the target, not the decoy.

 

[illpucks]

Hey, I’d like Ovechkin to win too. He played like a champion. With no Kuznetsov, Ovechkin deserves the Conn Smythe. But Kuznetsov is playing better.

I don't know if there's a clear argument for Kuznetsov over Holtby.

 

[illpucks]

The greatest goal scorer of our generation is the target, not the decoy.

If you watch the caps
Pp you'll see the caps use him as a decoy often cuz other teams cheat

 

[BayStreetBully]

I don't know if there's a clear argument for Kuznetsov over Holtby.

The man has produced 30 points. That in any year is Conn Smythe worthy.

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Carlson

 

[hairylikebear]

If you watch the caps
Pp you'll see the caps use him as a decoy often cuz other teams cheat

This is blatantly wrong and defies reason. Ovechkin is leading all Caps in PP goals and shots.

 

[illpucks]

The man has produced 30 points. That in any year is Conn Smythe worthy.

Couture did that and had an 11 pt lead on Crosby and 6 point lead on any Shark and wasn't top 2.

 

[BayStreetBully]

Couture did that and had an 11 pt lead on Crosby and 6 point lead on any Shark and wasn't top 2.

Because his team lost.

 

[illpucks]

This is blatantly wrong and defies reason. Ovechkin is leading all Caps in PP goals and shots.

You don't watch caps then. He leads in pp goals but he is used as a decoy often because of his reputation. Other teams over cover and cheat to him. That is a fact

 

[Ainec]

Kuznetsov again by all metrics in the last 3 series has proven himself to be the best player but I said before he needs a sizeable lead to take over the ovi storyline

tonight helps

 

[illpucks]

Kuznetsov again by all metrics in the last 3 series has proven himself to be the best player but I said before he needs a sizeable lead to take over the ovi storyline

tonight helps

"All metrics" nope

 

[illpucks]

Because his team lost.

Even if Sharks won...Couture wasn't being talked about as the favorite..it was Jones

 

[KPower]

Even Backstrom said Kuzy was their best player...Ovie will win it though and it's so close that's it hard to argue.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Ovechkin passing up shots on 2 on 1s

 

[hairylikebear]

Kuznetsov won it tonight. One more game is not enough to close this gap.