A longtime friend called last week to discuss the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is “an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.” (Keep that definition from the NHL in mind moving forward.)
“Who are you voting for?” she asked, about 17 seconds into the conversation.
“Not McDavid,” was the response.
Rage ensued.
The race for this year’s MVP has more entrants than the Kentucky Derby, and with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid leading the league in scoring, it’s raised an interesting dilemma for voters.
Can a player win the award if his team misses the playoffs?