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NHL Power Rankings: Each Team’s Unofficial MVP of the Year

Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Sportsperson of the Year was announced Tuesday night. While the last hockey player to earn the honor came all the way back in 1987 (Bob Bourne, who was selected as one of eight “Athletes Who Care”), that doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fun.

With this week’s power rankings, check out the unofficial Sportsperson of the Year for every team:

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32. Arizona Coyotes

Last week: 31
Record: 5-18-2

Jakob Chychrun. The 23-year-old led all defensemen in the league with 18 goals last season, and he tied for 10th among defenseman with 41 points.