AM34 running away with the Hart

[Belexus75]

Convinced? No.
Most people could see that my comment was being flippant and sarcastic. But the goal was definitely to tick off any overly invested Leaf fans, so thanks for letting yourself getting sucked in!

well didnt work....cause your boys sucked...if you gonna mouth off at least be able to take it...

[lobo1969]

well didnt work....cause your boys sucked...if you gonna mouth off at least be able to take it...

Mouth off....?
Do you know when you are getting trolled?

[Belexus75]

Mouth off....?
Do you know when you are getting trolled?

you made a statement, you couldn't be more wrong and you wont stand behind it....instead you come up with any excuse you can find....


i see more of a coward than troll but whatever rocks your boat man...

[lobo1969]

you made a statement, you couldn't be more wrong and you wont stand behind it....instead you come up with any excuse you can find....


i see more of a coward than troll but whatever rocks your boat man...

A coward now is it?
I think you're deflecting from your own short comings when it comes to reading sarcasm on the internet and now your feelings have been clearly hurt.
I'll strive to make my future messaging more apparent with the generous use of emojis

[chuckcouples]

“Running away with the Hart”?

I don’t even think he will be a finalist.

There are no "finalists" for most of the NHL awards. The top 3 vote getters are announced but there is only one round of voting unlike something like the Hobey Baker award.

[Axeman33]

At the current pace for all, I'd say it's MacKinnon's to lose.

[zambronies]

I tend to agree with Axe that it is MacKinnon’s to lose at the moment.

I would also put Kucherov very close as well.

After these two, there is a gap in my opinion, with a handful of players (Matthews included) a tier below the top 2.

[Grapes]

I like the fact that we have a great race for the Hart regardless of the outcome.
And just like fantasy playoffs anything can happen over the remaining handful of games.

I’d like to see MacKinnon win. Kucherov has been great, however his attitude leaves a bit to be desired. While McDavid has been the real McDavid since Edmontons early season disappointment.
Normally I would expect anyone with 70+ goals would win the Hart. Given the other performances so far 70+ doesn’t necessarily put the Hart in the bag.

[blayze]

Back on pace for 70…

[hockeyrobot]

23/1 to win the Hart.

[Belexus75]

if he can do this without marner for last 15 g or so, i think its another bonus for him...as stated before, if he hits 70 i dont think odds or anything else matters, he will win.

[blayze]

if he can do this without marner for last 15 g or so, i think its another bonus for him...as stated before, if he hits 70 i dont think odds or anything else matters, he will win.

Agreed. Just need a hatter within the next couple weeks.

[2014olympicgold]

Here's some betting numbers.
AM to get 70+G = +300
AM to win Hart = +2200
The field vs MacKinnon for Hart = +255

I didn't think Mac was that far ahead of everyone.

[blayze]

Here's some betting numbers.
AM to get 70+G = +300
AM to win Hart = +2200
The field vs MacKinnon for Hart = +255

I didn't think Mac was that far ahead of everyone.

Mack was always the default assuming the race remained close. He's been the "bridesmaid" the past 5 years... he's the feel good and sentimental choice. None of the writers wants to be the ******* who gives it to McJesus for the umpteenth time or the douchebag Kuch who already has his turn.

Someone would have to beat him decisively in points (ie: by 15+) or do something truly unique (like 70+ goals) to take it away from him this year.

[RizzeeDizzee]

Mack was always the default assuming the race remained close. He's been the "bridesmaid" the past 5 years... he's the feel good and sentimental choice. None of the writers wants to be the ******* who gives it to McJesus for the umpteenth time or the douchebag Kuch who already has his turn.

Someone would have to beat him decisively in points (ie: by 15+) or do something truly unique (like 70+ goals) to take it away from him this year.

Yup, this. Give a superb and arguably deserving guy the award as much for variety and the concern he'd never have a viable chance again. It's not quite like Draisaitl in 2019-20, as that was less arguable, but I think Drai would've won anyway that season if it was then, as it is here, a close call.