Kaprizov for Hart trophy

[The Price is Right]

I think he really truly deserves it. He changed the Wild franchise and will probably hit 100 points in his first full NHL season. In my books he is MVP. I belive he is getting overlooked.

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[TMLife17]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him in the handful of Wild games I’ve seen. He reminds me of McDavid a lot (don’t poop on me Oil fans, just stylistically)

 

[stl76]

He is truly a nightmare to play against.

 

[Dessloch]

Top 8 favourites for the hart:

1. Huberdeau
2. Matthews,
3. Gaudreau,
4. Kaprisov,
5 Josi
6. Shesterkin
7. Draisaitl
8. McDavid

 

[centipede2233]

i feel like kaprisov meets the best definition of mvp to his team, he just won’t get it unfortunately.

 

[summer tooth]

It's too bad that it's treated like the league MVP. It will likely be Matthews or McDavid.

 

[Jugitsu]

It's too bad that it's treated like the league MVP. It will likely be Matthews or McDavid.

That’s how it should be treated.

 

[Ghetty Green]

I'm not against the idea

 

[JoeSakic13]

I mean he’s integral to his team’s success, but I don’t think he is a finalist because of guys like Shesterkin, Matthews, Josi, and Huberdeau.

 

[Ghetty Green]

I mean he’s integral to his team’s success, but I don’t think he is a finalist because of guys like Shesterkin, Matthews, Josi, and Huberdeau.

I think he is as good or better than those guys

 

[JoeSakic13]

I think he is as good or better than those guys

That may be, but the seasons those guys are putting up are more impressive than his. I can see him being a Hart finalist in the future.

 

[Ghetty Green]

That may be, but the seasons those guys are putting up are more impressive than his. I can see him being a Hart finalist in the future.

Impressive is relative

 

[KingPuckChoo]

if NSH makes the playoffs, how do you not give it to Josi???

what a monster year by Josi

 

[Bank Shot]

It's too bad that it's treated like the league MVP. It will likely be Matthews or McDavid.

Which NHL are you watching? It doesn't get treated like that at all. The media typically goes with the best narrative.

 

[AuraSphere]

He's good - that's for sure.

Definitely one of the best in the league

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Matthews has it on lock now

 

[Johnnybegood13]

If you go by the definition of the Hart Kaprisov should absolutely be in the running but with so many big story's this year I doubt he's even a finalist. this is Matthews to loose followed by McDavid, Gaudreau, Huberdeau and Josi.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

He does not have a lot to play with and has 93 points.

I already voted for him several times.

He is my Hart winner with Josi right behind.

 

[AMDZen]

That’s how it should be treated.

You've obviously never read the description of what the trophy is supposed to signify

You and most of the voters, unfortunately

 

[JUSTGIROUXIT]

I agree that he should be in the conversation. As Johnnybegood13 noted, going by the definition of the Hart trophy it's tough to find another player who is more valuable to his team. Kaprizov is leading the Wild in scoring, close to 20pts ahead of the teams next highest scorer. Great thread and completely agree he's getting overlooked in discussions.

For how good Matthews is there's Marner - McDavid has Draisaitl, Huberdeau has Barkov et al. Gaudreau etc.
Not to take anything away from the absolute monster MVP caliber seasons we're seeing from the players listed above, but for me they split votes. If the trophy is awarded to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team, hard to look past Kaprizov.

I think Evason has a chance at Jack Adams but that will be another interesting race. It's between him and Sutter for me.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

If Kaprisov goes on a tare the last few games it's possible. The guy his numbers are a little short.

Currently I have him 5th ish .

 

[daver]

Some useful stats:

Kaprizov is T7th in scoring and T5th in goals

Huberdeau is 28 points ahead of 2nd place on the Panthers (Kaprizov 19)

McDavid contributes to 43% of the Oilers offense (Kaprizov 35%)

Don't see him as being more "valuable" than the others given his offensive production is clearly less.

 

[Jugitsu]

You've obviously never read the description of what the trophy is supposed to signify

You and most of the voters, unfortunately

I’ve read it. It’s dumb to be honest and not a true MVP trophy at all. Luckily it usually does go to the best player rather than to the ”most deserving” one.

 

[AMDZen]

I’ve read it. It’s dumb to be honest and not a true MVP trophy at all. Luckily it usually does go to the best player rather than to the ”most deserving” one.

It should either be awarded based on the description as its written, or the description of the award should be changed to reflect the way voters award it.

 

[Jugitsu]

It should either be awarded based on the description as its written, or the description of the award should be changed to reflect the way voters award it.

I vote for the latter.