TSN sparks outrage for recent MVP ranking

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Patrick Frost
January 13, 2025 (6:05 PM)

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Leon Draisaitl is making a strong bull case to win the Hart Trophy this season, but TSN seems to think otherwise. Just now, TSN updated their Hart Trophy rankings, snubbing superstar Leon Draisaitl.

As it stands, TSN lists Nathan Mackinon, Kirill Kaprizov, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, and Quinn Hughes as the favourites to take home the Hart Trophy.

While I do agree with most of the names on the list, leaving Leon Draisaitl as a possible winner is absolutely unacceptable.

Draisaitl currently leads the NHL in goals (31), and ranks second in points (63) just behind Nathan Mackinon.

»This season, Draisaitl has been on-ice for a mere 1.77 goals against per hour at 5-on-5. That is nearly half of what it was two seasons ago. For reference, Aleksander Barkov - the reigning Selke Trophy winner - has been on-ice for 1.9 goals against per 60 this season.

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Kris Knoblauch comments on Leon Draisaitl's MVP season

After Connor McDavid went down hard early in the season during the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Oilers captain suffered an ankle injury which left him sidelined for 3 games.

During that time, Leon Draisaitl took control of the team and left his mark on the Oilers season.

Funny enough, that's exactly when Knoblauch noticed his shift towards an MVP calibre season.

»"He's been at another level. It really started going back to that Columbus game, or shortly after that, where McDavid was hurt. He stepped up with McDavid's absence and he really hasn't looked back, he's put together a nice string of games."

- Coach Knoblauch

Personally, Leon Draisaitl has the potential to win the Hart, Rocket Richard, Ted Lindsay, Selke, and Conn Smythe Trophy -- (playoff permitting).

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